{"id":997,"date":"2026-04-20T15:02:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bophutdiving.com\/en\/?page_id=997"},"modified":"2026-04-20T15:09:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:09:30","slug":"green-rock","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bophutdiving.com\/en\/index.php\/green-rock\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Rock"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Green Rock Dive Site is one of the more adventurous and varied dive spots around Koh Tao, known for its swim-throughs, crevices, and occasional strong currents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><br>Green Rock sits just north of Koh Tao and is usually dived as part of trips to nearby sites like Nang Yuan Island. It consists of a cluster of submerged granite boulders forming a maze-like underwater landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Depth &amp; Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Depth range: ~8 to 30 meters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visibility: Typically 10\u201325 meters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Currents: Can be mild to quite strong at times (this is what makes it exciting but sometimes challenging)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Topography<\/strong><br>The site is famous for its <strong>tight swim-throughs<\/strong>, tunnels, and narrow gullies between massive rocks. Some passages are small and require good buoyancy control\u2014this isn\u2019t the best place for brand-new divers, but it\u2019s great for those with a bit of experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marine Life<\/strong><br>Green Rock is particularly known for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Moray eels<\/strong> (often seen poking out of crevices)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blue-spotted stingrays<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reef fish like angelfish, butterflyfish, and barracuda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occasional sightings of <strong>whale sharks<\/strong> (rare, but possible around Koh Tao)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also plenty of macro life hidden among the rocks, so it appeals to both wide-angle and macro enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dive Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best suited for: Open Water divers with some experience, Advanced divers preferred when currents are strong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight: Exploring the labyrinth of rock formations and spotting hidden marine life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caution: Watch for surge and current, especially near tighter passages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Dive Green Rock?<\/strong><br>It\u2019s less about big pelagics and more about <strong>exploration and structure<\/strong>\u2014if you enjoy weaving through underwater terrain and discovering marine life tucked into rocky hideouts, this site stands out from Koh Tao\u2019s more open reef dives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want, I can compare it with other Koh Tao dive sites like White Rock or Chumphon Pinnacle so you can decide which ones fit your skill level best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/bophutdiving.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Green-rock.png\" alt=\"green rock dive site\" class=\"wp-image-1000\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bophutdiving.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Green-rock.png 512w, https:\/\/bophutdiving.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Green-rock-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Green Rock Dive Site is one of the more adventurous and varied dive spots around Koh Tao, known for its swim-throughs, crevices, and occasional strong currents. OverviewGreen Rock sits just north of Koh Tao and is usually dived as part of trips to nearby sites like Nang Yuan Island. 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