8 Mile Rock

Koh Lipe's marquee deep dive: a submerged pinnacle roughly 8 nautical miles northwest, dropping past 40m. Pelagic feeding ground where big animals turn up occasionally, not reliably.

Depth

16–40m

Current

Strong

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

  • Deep exposed pinnacle ~13km offshore; the area's best chance at whale sharks, reef mantas and devil rays
  • Schooling barracuda and trevally, giant groupers and ornate ghost pipefish
  • Only diveable on the right tides, near half-moon phases; strong current on full/new moon

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.