Sail Rock (Hin Bai)
A granite pinnacle rising ~15m above the surface and dropping to ~40m, roughly midway between Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. Dived as a full-day trip; the shallower zones hold much of the action.
Depth
5–30m
Current
Moderate
Diver level
Open water
Entry
Boat
Unique features
- Vertical chimney swim-through, enter ~18m and exit ~6m
- Schooling chevron barracuda, trevally and mackerel
- Best single whale-shark chance in the Gulf
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.
- Sail Rock Dive Site Koh Tao — Black Turtle Dive
Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.