Description
The English to Thai translation of Koh Tao is “Turtle Island”. It was originally named by local fisherman and settlers who described a turtle shape when looking at the island from their boats. The island does have a healthy population of sea turtles with both Hawksbill and Green turtles living in the waters off the island. They are a common sight for divers when they are out fun diving or taking a diving course.
Koh Tao is known for beeing one of the best places to learn to dive, and yet see beautiful coral reefs with plenty of fishes
Koh tao complete guide:
https://www.kohtaocompleteguide.com/diving/koh-tao-dive-sites/
Best time to visit location
Any time is good, however Spring to autum n has better weather.
Information about the site
Hin Wong Pinnacle dive site is located on the North East side of Koh Tao Island. It consists of several underwater rock boulders. The hard and soft coral is really beautiful here. Here you can see a Hawksbill turtle or the cute Boxfish as well as all the usual reef fishes of the Gulf of Thailand. The maximum depth is 40 meters deep and Hin Wong Pinnacle is more suitable for advanced divers. Current can sometimes be strong on this spot so always check the diving conditions before jumping in the water!
Location based around one or many Rocks.
You can dive Hin Wong Pinnacle all year long. Access: from the Shore. See the map of Hin Wong Pinnacle on the right for the exact location.
the only placed in koh tao I have located a turtle.
Conditions around the site
sometimes can be currents, and also often poor visibility from 5 to 10 min.
Recommended diver experience level
Advanced DiverAdvanced Diver,Advanced diver with certificate up to rescue diver and at least 50 dives