Shark Fin Rock (Hin Lak Bat)
- Depth avg. 17m
- Current 1 - 2 knots
- Air / Surface temp. 26 - 33 ℃
- Bottom / Water temp. 26 - 31 ℃
Although at first sight, Shark Fin looks to be a very small dive site, once in the water a large […]
Although at first sight, Shark Fin looks to be a very small dive site, once in the water a large reef appears. On the northwestern side of the rock the reef close to rock is shallow, large areas of stag horns brain corals, barrel sponges and anemones are abundant. The main attraction is the Southeastern side of its 16m vertical wall almost breaking the surface. The northeastern side has a single rock formation that is vertical on the west and has a large sandbank sliding down to 25m on the east, this is home to some large Black Spotted Sting Rays. On a good day, this is the best dive site Pattaya has to offer. Marine life is plentiful and varied. During northerly winds, this site is quite suitable for novice divers. Southerly winds, however, make it suitable for more experienced divers only. Visibility ranges between 5m and 15m. Strong currents can make the site unsuitable for novice divers, although one side or the other is normally protected.
Diving conditions and the best time to dive "Shark Fin Rock (Hin Lak Bat)".
| Air temperature | Water temperature | Visibility | Current | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26℃ | 26℃ | 2 knots | |
| April | 31℃ | 31℃ | ||
| August | 29℃ | 29℃ | ||
| September | 32℃ | 30℃ | 10 - 25 m | 1 knots |
| October | 10 m | |||
| November | 30℃ | 30℃ |
3 Dive Centers offer to dive here
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3 diver reviews Write review
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 20m. Dive duration 62min.
Below average
Very little to see or enjoy
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 16m. Dive duration 12min.