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White Rock, Koh Tao in Thailand

White Rock, also known as White Rock and Black Rock, is a popular dive site located off the southern coast of Nan Yuan Island in Thailand, near Koh Tao. This expansive underwater area offers a variety of exciting dive experiences, ensuring divers never tire of exploring its depths. The versatility of White Rock allows divers to choose their preferred course, depth, and marine life to observe, catering to both beginners and experienced divers.

As a diverse dive site, White Rock satisfies the preferences of a wide range of divers. Whether you are in search of vibrant fish species such as stingrays, puffer fish, turtles, or other fascinating creatures hidden within the rock formations, or if you fancy capturing the beauty of seabed-dwelling goby through your lens, this locality will not disappoint. Moreover, if you are a fan of observing nudibranchs, shrimps, and other macro subjects, White Rock comes highly recommended.

With an impressive visibility of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, the serene waters at White Rock make it an ideal destination for both beginner and advanced divers. Situated near Koh Nang Yuan Island in the picturesque Surat Thani Province, Thailand, this captivating dive site offers a memorable underwater experience not to be missed.

So, whether you are just starting your diving journey or have already amassed extensive diving experience, make sure to explore the wonders that White Rock has to offer.

Diving Conditions Score for White Rock, 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 White Rock, Koh Tao in Thailand

Depth

17m

Visibility

12m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for White Rock, Koh Tao in Thailand

Wave Height

0.12m

Wind Speed

9.4 m/s

Water Temp

31.2°C

Visibility

18.02km

Cloud Cover

69%

Wave Period

2.15s

Air Temperature

29.2°C

Precipitation

1.7 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for White Rock
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Dive Score Chart for White Rock

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.154378260869565/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 8 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.4656078014184395/10.

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

Sunrise at White Rock: 06:00
Sunset at White Rock: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at White Rock 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
6:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.1m (2.3s), Wind: 8 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 9.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for White Rock, Koh Tao in Thailand
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at White Rock, 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 White Rock, 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 White Rock, Koh Tao in Thailand

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

Ideal Conditions for White Rock, Koh Tao in Thailand

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°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 White Rock, Koh Tao in Thailand

White Rock, Koh Tao in Thailand shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.3°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 0.2mm 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 18, 2026

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