Chumphon Pinnacle

Koh Tao, Thailand

A spectacular underwater mountain rising from 36m to 14m depth, famous for its resident grey reef sharks and schools of barracuda.

About this place

This granite pinnacle northwest of Koh Tao is a magnet for marine life, with grey reef sharks, giant trevally, and massive schools of yellowtail barracuda creating dramatic underwater encounters. The site features multiple levels suitable for different certification levels, with the shallowest parts perfect for Advanced Open Water divers. Visit during the dry season (December-April) for the clearest water and best marine life encounters.