Back Door
Koh Rong · Cambodia
Boulder-strewn macro dive featuring massive underwater rock formations that create ideal ecosystems for small reef fish. Excellent for macro photography with nudibranchs, batfish, and barracuda sheltering among the boulders. Exclusive to Koh Rong-based divers.
Conditions
Depth
4 to 15 m
Good for beginners
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
8 to 12 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
27 to 31°C
3mm shorty
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
| Vis (m) | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Nudibranch
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Batfish
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Barracuda
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Pufferfish
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Scorpionfish
Rare
Now and then
Reef shark
Rare
Now and then
Gear