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Saam Sao Hin

สามเสาหิน

Three Stone Pillars

Beginner

Three rocky pillars rising from the seabed creating swim-throughs and interesting terrain.

Depth Range

5–18m

Site Type

reef

Koh Chang & Koh Rang

Visibility

5–15m

26–30°C

Getting There

35 min boat from Koh Chang

Southern Koh Chang area

Live 7-Day Conditions — Saam Sao Hin
SST ~29.5°C
Sun
16 Aug
44
marginal
20km/h W
0.7m
Mon
17 Aug
46
marginal
18km/h W
0.7m
Tue
18 Aug
46
marginal
21km/h W
0.8m
Wed
19 Aug
46
marginal
22km/h W
0.9m
Thu
20 Aug
26
poor
27km/h W
1.2m
Fri
21 Aug
26
poor
27km/h W
1.0m
Sat
22 Aug
46
marginal
23km/h W
0.8m

Marine Life

Groupers Snappers Nudibranchs

Notable Features

  • Three pillar formations
  • Natural swim-throughs
  • Interesting topography

Best Time to Visit

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About Saam Sao Hin

Saam Sao Hin ("Three Stone Pillars"] features three rocky formations that create channels and swim-throughs at an accessible depth. The pillars are colonized with hard and soft corals, and the gaps between them attract snappers and groupers. A fun topography-focused dive.

Tips

Swim through the gaps between pillars for the best experience.

Experience Required

All levels.

Location

GPS: 12.0000°N, 102.3800°E

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