Koh Kood & Koh Mak · Thailand · Reef
Koh Raet
Harlequin sweetlips and humphead parrotfish at the southern end
Area photo: wingwatcher48 · CC0
Koh Raet is a tiny uninhabited island offshore from Klong Yai Kee in the north-west of Koh Kood, with a dive site at either end. The northern end, at 4 to 8 metres, suits beginners, while the southern end allows dives down to 14 metres.
Also known as Ko Reat, Koh Reat.
Where it is and how deep
11.6828° N, 102.5226° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The northern end of the island sits at 4 to 8 metres, shallow enough to be perfect for beginners. The southern end allows dives down to 14 metres, and this is the place to look for harlequin sweetlips and humphead parrotfish along the reef.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Prime | Prime |
Season follows Koh Kood & Koh Mak: Mid-October to May brings calm seas and the clearest water; July to September turns choppy, with visibility down to 5 m.
Questions divers ask
Which end of Koh Raet suits beginners?+
The northern end, which stays between 4 and 8 metres; the southern end goes down to 14 metres.
Sources
- Koh Kood Diving - Companies, Sites and Prices — Guide to Koh Chang
- Ko Raet (เกาะแรด) — OpenStreetMap
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