Chumphon Pinnacle
ชุมพรพินนาเคิล
An underwater pinnacle about 11 kilometres northwest of Koh Tao, covered in anemones and dense with fish. It is the island's most popular deep dive site.
Chumphon Pinnacle lies about 11 kilometres northwest of Koh Tao. It is a group of underwater granite peaks rising from the seabed to about 14 metres below the surface. The summit is covered with extensive anemones and clownfish, and barracuda, jack schools, and groupers gather around it. Whale sharks and bull sharks appear seasonally. The deepest point is about 36 metres, making it suitable for divers with Open Water or Advanced Open Water certification. Almost every day, dive shops on Koh Tao run boats here, with a crossing of about 30 to 40 minutes. Currents can be strong at times, so stay close to your dive guide.
Opening hours
Dive shop boat days
Nearby sights
- Ko Nang Yuan
- Mango Bay (Ao Mamuang)
- Mango Viewpoint
- Sairee Beach
- Mae Haad
- Hin Wong Bay
- Sai Nuan Beach
- Love Koh Tao Viewpoint