Dive· Koh Surin Tai· Thailand
Hin Kong (Surin)
9° 23.7′ N · 97° 53.8′ E
Granite outcrops off Surin Tai's east coast, averaging about 10 m deep, giving an easy boulder-and-coral dive and snorkel.
Practical
Coordinate is the OSM-mapped Ko Hin Kong islet. Note that Wikipedia gives a different Hin Kong dive-site position (9°25′40″N, 97°53′15″E) on the east side of Surin Nua, so confirm with rangers which rock is meant. Thai National Parks gives an average depth of about 10 m.
Best for
Shallow boulder diving
Season
Mid-October to mid-May
Nearby
- Ao Tao (Turtle Bay)1 NM away
- Koh Surin Nua Park HQ Anchorage (Chong Khad Bay)1.7 NM away
- Koh Surin Tai South Anchorage1.8 NM away
- Koh Surin Nua Anchorage A (east coast)2 NM away
- Koh Torinla2.1 NM away
- Loi Reua Moken Ancestor Festival (Surin)2.1 NM away
- Moken Village (Ao Bon)2.1 NM away
- Surin National Park Fee and Burmese Border Permission2.2 NM away