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# Twins Dive Site, Nang Yuan, Ko Phangan

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 24m
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Visibility
10m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
Moderate
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Best Season
February-April

Discover the Twins, a spectacular dive site located at Nang Yuan Island in Ko Phangan District, Thailand. This popular Gulf of Thailand destination features two distinctive rock pinnacles rising from the seafloor, creating a dramatic underwater landscape.

Divers typically explore depths ranging from 12 to 24 meters, making this site suitable for intermediate divers with basic open water certification. The site offers excellent visibility, usually between 5-15 meters, depending on seasonal conditions.

The Twins showcase vibrant coral formations and rocky outcrops teeming with diverse marine life. Expect encounters with colorful reef fish, including fusiliers, snappers, and groupers. Larger pelagic species occasionally visit the site, while octopuses and moray eels inhabit the rocky crevices.

The site’s moderate currents and interesting topography make it an engaging dive experience. The twin peaks provide excellent opportunities for underwater photography and exploration, with numerous swim-throughs and crevices to investigate.

Best diving conditions occur during dry season months (February-April). The Twins remain accessible year-round, making it a reliable choice for divers exploring the Ko Phangan area.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Pink Skunk Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Pink Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion perideraion anthonyamar
Map Puffer — seen at this dive site
Map Puffer Arothron mappa chandler84226
Saddleback Butterflyfish — seen at this dive site
Saddleback Butterflyfish Chaetodon falcula gabrielbz
Bluering Angelfish — seen at this dive site
Bluering Angelfish Pomacanthus annularis portioid
Pink Skunk Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Pink Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion perideraion snorkelthings
Bluering Angelfish — seen at this dive site
Bluering Angelfish Pomacanthus annularis kailash8

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 24 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Moderate
Visibility 10 m
Best Season February-April
GPS 10.1162°, 99.8112°