Southwest Pinnacle

Southwest is a drowned mountain range in miniature, a cluster of granite spires whose main summit reaches to about 6 m, all of it dressed in the same magnificent-anemone carpet that makes Koh Tao's deep pinnacles glow. It fishes like a smaller, calmer Chumphon: grouper of genuinely surprising size holding in the gullies between spires, schools of snapper and fusiliers turning the towers into silhouettes, barracuda strung across the current line. Longfin batfish drift up to inspect masks. On quiet mornings it may be the most relaxing of the island's big three, and whale sharks include it on their rounds.

Momen yang Anda nantikan: Spire-and-gully topography, outsized groupers, anemone glow with fewer boats

Topografi: Cluster of granite spires rising from about 30 m

Bahaya: Mid-gulf position brings current and chop; watch depth in the gullies.

Konservasi: Fishing lines snag the deeper spires; crews remove what they can, divers report the rest.

Nitrox: Worthit di sini: profil berada dalam kisaran di mana enriched air secara berarti memperpanjang waktu no-stop (dengan pelatihan untuk menggunakannya).