Red Rock

# Red Rock, Nang Yuan – Dive Site Description

Red Rock at Nang Yuan Island offers an exciting dive experience for intermediate to advanced divers. Located in the Gulf of Thailand off Ko Phangan, this site features a distinctive red-colored rocky formation that serves as a natural underwater landmark.

Divers typically explore depths ranging from 12 to 25 meters, where encounters with abundant marine life are common. The site is known for sightings of barracuda, large groupers, fusiliers, and schools of trevally. Sea turtles and reef sharks occasionally visit the area, while smaller reef fish and crustaceans populate the rocky crevices.

The underwater topography includes steep drop-offs and interesting rock formations that create diverse habitats. Strong currents can occur, making this site best suited for divers with some experience navigating challenging conditions.

Visibility typically ranges from 5-15 meters depending on seasonal conditions. Red Rock is best visited during the dry season for optimal diving conditions. The site remains popular for its unique geological features and reliable marine life encounters.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Pink Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion perideraion anthonyamar

Map Puffer Arothron mappa chandler84226

Saddleback Butterflyfish Chaetodon falcula gabrielbz

Bluering Angelfish Pomacanthus annularis portioid

Pink Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion perideraion snorkelthings

Bluering Angelfish Pomacanthus annularis kailash8

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)