Sail Rock

Koh Samui & Ang Thong · Thailand

Isolated granite pinnacle rising 15m above the surface and 40m below, featuring a dramatic vertical chimney swim-through. Renowned for massive schools of chevron barracuda, abundant pelagic fish, and frequent whale shark encounters. Strong currents and thermoclines common below 25m.

Conditions

Depth

5 to 40 m

Advanced depths

Current

Can be moderate

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

15 to 25 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

27 to 30°C

Rash guard

Month by month

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Water (°C)	27	27	28	29	29	28	28	28	28	27	27	27
Vis (m)	15	15	20	20	20	15	15	15	15	10	10	10
Current	Gentle	Gentle	Gentle	Gentle	Gentle	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Strong	Moderate