Hin Daeng (Red Rock)

The larger, marginally shallower of the two pinnacles, named for the red soft coral on its walls. A manta and whale-shark magnet in the Feb-April plankton season, with schooling trevally and barracuda over the drop.

Depth

5–45m

Current

Strong

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

  • Red soft-coral slopes and drop-offs from a pinnacle that just breaks the surface
  • Manta cleaning and grey reef shark encounters in open blue water

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.