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Ao Phakkat

Ao Phakkat

Similan Islands, Thailand

Depth
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18m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Ao Phakkat

Similan Islands, Thailand

Ao Phakkat
Depth
Depth Icon

18m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

15m - 45m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Ao Phakkat

Ao Phakkat is probably the only site on Koh Surin Island with such an amazing diversity of coral and marine life. Here you will always find several species of each and every single fish you encounter. Great coral displays. Very scenic dive and suitable for snorkelling.

Ao Phakkat Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

18m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 50%

O2

13% at 16m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Anemone Fish
  • Butterfly Fish
  • Groupers
  • Puffer Fish
  • Reef Fish
  • Trigger Fish
  • Turtles
  • Various
  • Wrasse
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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