Anchorage· Koh Phetra· Thailand

Koh Phetra West Anchorage

7° 1.9′ N · 99° 28.3′ E

The west side of Koh Phetra, with no long beaches but many caves and small coves for picnicking and swimming.

Practical

Southeast Asia Pilot: good holding in 7-8 m along the length of the coast. Numerous fish traps: keep a lookout and avoid them, especially when anchoring at dusk. Same bird's-nest rules as the east side.

Best for

A quieter swim-and-picnic stop

Season

Nov-Apr