Hin Ngam
Koh Lipe · Thailand
A shallow reef plateau extending north of Hin Ngam island, a tiny islet famous on the surface for its smooth, colourful pebbles. Underwater, the gently sloping reef from 3 m to 18 m is blanketed in diverse hard coral, making it one of the best entry-level sites in the park. Clownfish in anemones are abundant across the shallow top; the deeper rubble margin hosts flatheads, cuttlefish, and a reliable resident blue-ringed octopus population.
Conditions
Depth
3 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Often strong
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
4 to 10 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
26 to 30°C
3mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 15 |
| Current | Still | Still | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Strong | Strong | Strong | Moderate | Gentle | Still | Still |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Ocellaris Clownfish
Last confirmed Apr 15, 2026 · 11 records
Very likely
Most dives
Blue-spotted Stingray
Last confirmed Nov 16, 2025 · 1 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Blue-ringed Octopus
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Flathead
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Brain Coral
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Acropora Coral
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Lionfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Yellowlip Moray Eel
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear