Thailand :: Khao Lak : Richelieu Rock

This world class dive site is probably the best place in Thailand to spot whale sharks however since the last El Nino their numbers have diminished. Sightings are a lot more common during the March to May season. The splintered rock can just be seen above the surface at low tide around 18km east of Koh Surin and huge schools of pelagics can be seen on any given day.

All manner of marine life is in abundance here, octopus and cuttlefish can be spotted along side yellow boxfish, morays and cleaner and mantis shrimps. There are many rock crevaces and cracks for marine life to hide in so take it slow and keep a look out. Also look out into the blue where large schools of snappers, jacks and trevally can be seen circling the rock above the thermoclines. Boat traffic and numbers of divers on the site can be heavy during peak season.