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Lighthouse Pinnacle, Koh Tao in Thailand

A dive site suitable for both beginners and advanced divers! The north side of the site may experience a northward current, so it's important to plan your dive accordingly. Explore vast expanses of stunning staghorn corals, abundant anemones, and a diverse range of hard corals. This location is renowned for its sightings of the beautiful Harlequin Sweetlips. The visibility underwater reaches 11 meters, with a maximum depth of 14 meters. It is recommended for beginner divers. Located in Surat Thani Province, Thailand, this dive site is in close proximity to the Lighthouse trail, making it easily accessible. Discover the underwater wonders of this breathtaking site in Thailand!

Diving Conditions Score for Lighthouse Pinnacle, Koh Tao in Thailand

7.2
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Lighthouse Pinnacle, Koh Tao in Thailand

Depth

14m

Visibility

11m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Lighthouse Pinnacle, Koh Tao in Thailand

Wave Height

0.3m

Wind Speed

17.2 m/s

Water Temp

30.6°C

Visibility

12.06km

Cloud Cover

47%

Wave Period

2.45s

Air Temperature

28.5°C

Precipitation

0.8 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lighthouse Pinnacle
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Dive Score Chart for Lighthouse Pinnacle

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.083340740740741/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.2m, Wind 6.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.329177777777779/10.

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

Sunrise at Lighthouse Pinnacle: 06:00
Sunset at Lighthouse Pinnacle: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Lighthouse Pinnacle 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
7:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.2m (2.25s), Wind: 6.8 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.2m, Wind: 15.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Lighthouse Pinnacle, Koh Tao in Thailand
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lighthouse Pinnacle, Koh Tao in Thailand

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 Lighthouse Pinnacle, Koh Tao in Thailand

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 Lighthouse Pinnacle, Koh Tao in Thailand

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

Ideal Conditions for Lighthouse Pinnacle, Koh Tao in Thailand

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.5m / 37.7ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Lighthouse Pinnacle, Koh Tao in Thailand

Lighthouse Pinnacle, Koh Tao in Thailand shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.4°C) and December the coldest (23.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.6m 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 0.2mm 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 21, 2026

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