Klathipa Deep
About this dive site
Klathipa Deep is where we take Advanced Open Water students for their deep dive, and it's a good one for that. A rocky seamount drops off quickly from about 28 m down to 40 m, and the wall below 30 m takes on that particular deep-water colour — blues getting richer, everything slightly more quiet.
The site is known for bigger pelagic life. Barracuda schools are reliable at depth. There's usually a Napoleon wrasse or two — old fish, unhurried, looking mildly unimpressed by everything. On a good day in July or August, you might see a reef shark or hammerhead passing through, though I'd call that a bonus rather than a guarantee.
Current can be noticeable here, which is partly why it's an Advanced site — you need good buoyancy control and the ability to manage a current without burning through your gas. It's a 30-minute boat ride from Sandy Cove, and we usually run it as a single-dive trip or the deep dive on a full Advanced course day.
What you'll see
- Napoleon wrasse
- Barracuda schools
- Reef sharks (seasonal)
- Hammerheads (occasional, July–August)
- Trevally
- Sea fans on the wall
Site highlights
- ✓Deep wall from 28–40 m
- ✓Pelagic sightings — barracuda, napoleon wrasse, sharks
- ✓Advanced course deep dive location
- ✓Dramatic topography
Currents & Visibility
Moderate to strong current. Advanced divers only. Visibility 15–25 m.
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Equipment included · Local guides · Small groups
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Questions about Klathipa Deep
“Swami Rock is something else entirely. The statues on the reef, the turtles, the sheer amount of life on the wall — I've dived in Thailand, Indonesia, the Red Sea, and this is right up there. The guides know every inch of these reefs. Highly recommended.”
James T.
United Kingdom · Fun Diving
“Did my Advanced here after getting my Open Water in Koh Tao. The Klathipa deep dive and the wreck dive were both incredible. Small groups, attentive instruction, and the equipment was in excellent condition. I'll be back for the specialty courses.”
Aiko N.
Japan · Advanced Open Water Diver
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