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Sam Laem

สามแหลม

Three Points Deep

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A deep offshore pinnacle system named for the three rocky points, offering challenging diving with big fish rewards.

Depth Range

10–30m

Site Type

pinnacle

Chumphon

Visibility

8–20m

27–30°C

Getting There

1.5 hr boat from Chumphon

Offshore Chumphon

Live 7-Day Conditions — Sam Laem
SST ~30.2°C
Thu
2 Jul
55
marginal
22km/h W
0.5m
Fri
3 Jul
60
good
18km/h W
0.5m
Sat
4 Jul
54
marginal
20km/h W
0.5m
Sun
5 Jul
60
good
17km/h SW
0.4m
Mon
6 Jul
59
marginal
16km/h SW
0.4m
Tue
7 Jul
59
marginal
19km/h SW
0.5m
Wed
8 Jul
60
good
21km/h W
0.5m

Marine Life

Barracuda Trevally Groupers

Notable Features

  • Deep pinnacle system
  • Three rock formation
  • Rarely visited

Best Time to Visit

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About Sam Laem

Sam Laem is one of Chumphon's deeper and more remote dive sites, featuring a pinnacle system that drops to 30m. The three rocky points create channels where current funnels through, attracting large pelagic fish. Not frequently visited, which means the marine life is undisturbed and encounters are more dramatic.

Tips

Advanced divers only. Check conditions carefully — this site is exposed.

Experience Required

Advanced. Strong current diving skills needed.

Location

GPS: 10.8700°N, 99.5600°E

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