Anchorage· Koh Surin Nua· Thailand
Koh Surin Nua Anchorage A (east coast)
9° 25.7′ N · 97° 53.6′ E
A sand patch at the edge of the fringing reef off a fine, jungle-backed beach on Surin Nua's east side, with good snorkelling straight off the boat.
Practical
Southeast Asia Pilot position 09°25.663N, 97°53.558E. Anchor in 15–20 m on sand at the edge of the fringing reef. The bottom shelves sharply from more than 25 m, so approach slowly with a good lookout and make sure the anchor is on sand, not coral. Exposed to the east, so it is better as a day stop in strong NE winds. Jaak (Chak) Bay, a wide bay with a long beach and reef, lies just north (Thai National Parks).
Best for
Snorkelling a fringing reef straight off the boat
Season
Mid-October to mid-May; settled weather
Nearby
- Ao Chong Khad Beach and Park HQ (Surin)1.4 NM away
- Surin Islands Wildlife (turtles, macaques, gecko)1.4 NM away
- Surin National Park Fee and Burmese Border Permission1.4 NM away
- Koh Surin Nua Park HQ Anchorage (Chong Khad Bay)1.5 NM away
- Mai Ngam Nature Trail (Surin Nua)1.9 NM away
- Hin Kong (Surin)2 NM away
- Ao Mae Yai, Koh Surin Nua2.1 NM away
- Loi Reua Moken Ancestor Festival (Surin)2.2 NM away