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Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่, Koh Tao

Ngarm Islands, located approximately 16km offshore in the Gulf of Thailand, are renowned as a popular destination in Chumphon, Southern Thailand. Due to the presence of nesting swallows, access to the islands is restricted. The captivating marine life includes a variety of species such as trigger fish, puffer fish, stingrays, flounders, and colorful dragonets. Snorkelers can immerse themselves in the enchanting underwater world filled with vibrant hard corals and energetic schools of fish. With a visibility of 9m and a maximum depth of 13m, this dive site caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.

Diving Conditions Score for Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่, Koh Tao

7.8
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่, Koh Tao

Depth

13m

Visibility

9m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่, Koh Tao

Wave Height

0.26m

Wind Speed

17.4 m/s

Water Temp

30.6°C

Visibility

31.9km

Cloud Cover

37%

Wave Period

2.35s

Air Temperature

28.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่
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Dive Score Chart for Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.02441134751773/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.26m, Wind 17.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.570818840579711/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่: 06:00
Sunset at Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่ are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.26m (2.35s), Wind: 17.4 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.22m, Wind: 18.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่, Koh Tao
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่, Koh Tao

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่, Koh Tao

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่, Koh Tao

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่, Koh Tao

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.2m / 36.7ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่, Koh Tao

Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่, Koh Tao shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.0°C) and December the coldest (23.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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