Dive site · access from Surin Islands (Mu Ko Surin)
Turtle Ledge
A gently sloping reef named for its turtles, with hard-coral formations and abundant reef fish.
- Depth
- 5–25m
- Current
- Mild
- Minimum level
- Open water
- Access
- Boat
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The case for it
Why dive here
- Gently sloping hard-coral reef to about 25m
- Reliable green and hawksbill turtles
- Dense reef fish, suits Open Water divers and snorkelers
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What may rule it out
- Conditions can change. Confirm depth, current and access with a local operator.
Access and timing
Plan this through Surin Islands (Mu Ko Surin)
Best overall months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec. Check the destination planner for operating season, wildlife and other matching sites.
Wildlife
Seen around Surin Islands (Mu Ko Surin)
rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak seasondestination closed
These are destination-level records, not confirmed sightings at Turtle Ledge.
Reef manta ray
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Whale shark
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | rare |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Grey reef shark
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Hawksbill turtle
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
Bluespotted ribbontail ray
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
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Sources & last checked
Checked July 2026
Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.
View 1 source and checking notes
- Turtle Ledge, DiveSSI
Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.