Anchorage· Koh Phra Thong· Thailand
West Koh Ra Beaches Anchorage
9° 12.9′ N · 98° 16.4′ E
Sand anchorage off the small, deserted west-coast beaches of mountainous, forested Koh Ra, with good snorkelling and swimming.
Practical
Southeast Asia Pilot position 09°12.907N, 98°16.411E. Approach from the west until you find 4–8 m, then anchor on sand. Safe in the northeast monsoon; open to the west, so leave for Ban Pak Chok when the SW monsoon or westerly swell sets in. OSM maps a string of west-coast coves (Ao Ku Ning, Ao Tat, Ao Luktum, Ao Son). No facilities.
Best for
A quiet beach stop in NE-monsoon weather
Season
November to April
Nearby
- Ban Pak Chok Anchorage (Koh Ra / Koh Phra Thong)2.2 NM away
- Tha Pae Yoi Village and Pier (Koh Phra Thong)4.2 NM away
- Mr. Chuoi's Bar and Restaurant (Koh Phra Thong)5 NM away
- Golden Buddha Beach (Koh Phra Thong)5.7 NM away
- Kuraburi Pier (Surin ferries)6.2 NM away
- Koh Phra Thong Savanna and Hornbills6.9 NM away
- Koh Kho Khao16.3 NM away
- Richelieu Rock17.4 NM away