Explore Surat Thani
In the Gulf of Thailand just south of Cambodia is the beautiful paradise region of Surat Thani, which is one of Thailand’s best diving hotspots. Consisting of 112 islands, all with seemingly infinite reefs and dramatic underwater topography, it’s no surprise that the region is often included in the world’s premier diving destinations.
The most popular islands are the world-famous Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan, all of which are easily accessible by ferry from the mainland. Koh Ang Thong marine national park is also included in this area, which similarly boasts exceptional dive sites suitable for all skill levels. Whether you’re a diver or not, you’re bound to be engulfed by the islands’ white sandy beaches peppered with swaying palm trees, all surrounded by pristine waters overflowing with diverse marine life. Expect to see an array of species, from colorful hard and soft corals, macro critters like nudibranch and shrimp, tons of tropical reef fish, eels, stingrays and octopus, to bigger critters, like grouper, schools of barracuda, turtles, reef sharks, and even whale sharks.
Places to Explore
Sail Rock
Sail Rock (Hin Bai) is a world-famous site, and for good reason. Boasting unbelievable numbers of marine species and topography that’s just as exciting. It’s no surprise that it’s one of the most visited sites in the Surat Thani region. With its intense variety, you can dive here multiple times and it’ll feel like a different story each time.
Koh Tao
There is something for everyone on Koh Tao, one of the best dive sites in Thailand with reefs, wrecks and vast rocky pinnacles.
Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan enjoys a fantastic location for access to some of the West Gulf’s best dive sites.
Koh Samui
Expect excellent, well-organised diving on Koh Samui with some beautiful shore dives where you can see whale sharks, turtles and schooling fish.
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Diving in Surat Thani
The region has a boatload of dive centers and dive resorts to choose from, catering to all budgets. Liveaboards are a good choice for those who want to dive all areas without staying on the islands, and they’re also aplenty. Dive courses are just as readily available in multiple languages, and are very affordable. The area is popular among those taking their first breaths underwater. Advanced divers also enjoy the relaxing sites here, and many even obtain higher level certifications, thanks to a wealth of varied sites with suitable training conditions for doing so.
The best Months to dive in Surat Thani
Diving is great all year round, with excellent visibility, averaging around 20–30 meters/66–98 feet. Weather is mostly hot and sunny year-round with water temperatures lingering around 28°C–30°C/82°F–86°F, though there are three distinguishable seasons involving hot, windy, and wet seasons. November is the rainy period, when overcast skies and storms occur, causing lesser visibility and choppier seas, but diving is still possible as some sites are sheltered from harsher conditions. May to September is the busiest season, when the weather and diving conditions are the most favourable.
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Deep Blue Divers Koh Tao
83 Moo 2, 84360 Koh Tao, THA
Jamahkiri Diving Club
21/2 Moo 3, 84360 Surat Thani, THA
Seashell Divers
9 Sairee Beach, 1, Tambon Ko Tao, 84360 Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, THA
Helldiver
11/3 Moo 2, 84360 Surat Thani, THA
Carabao Diving Center
50/1 Moo 3 Chalok Baan Kao, 84360 Koh Tao, THA
Enterprise Scuba Diving
27 Moo 2, 84360 Koh Tao, THA
Blue Horizon Diving
125 Moo 7, Mae Haad, 84280 Koh Phangan, THA
New Heaven Dive School
48 Moo 3 Chalok Baan Kao, 84360 Suratthani, THA
Member Diving
158/6 Moo 1, 84320 Bophut-Koh Samui, THA
Do Waan Diving
15/7 Moo 3, Koh Tao, 84360 Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, THA
Phoenix Divers
Phoenix Divers, 1 Moo 1, Sairee Beach,, 84360 Surat Thani,, THA
Dive Wishes & More Koh Tao
2/78 M.2 T.Koh Tao A.Koh Phangan, 84360 Suratthani, THA
New Way Diving
24/2 Moo 1 Sairee Beach, 84360 Koh Tao, THA
PURA VIDA KOH TAO
9/24 Moo 2, 84360 Koh Tao, THA
Finsanity
9/27 Moo 2, 84360 Koh Tao, THA
Dpm Diving
1/9 Moo 2 Soi. Road Tambon Village, 84360 BAAN KOH TAO, THA
French Kiss Divers
25/3 moo.2, 84360 Koh Tao, THA
37/1 Moo.7, Koh Phangan, 84280 Surat Thani, THA
The Whale Poom Swimming School
Grand Sea Resort, 152 Moo 1, 84280 Koh Phangan, THA
Go Diving
8/14 Moo 2, Koh Tao, 84360 Surat Thani, THA