White Rock
About this dive site
White Rock is a shallower dive but don't let that fool you — the marine life density here is genuinely impressive. A large, pale rock formation at around 10 m is covered in hard and soft corals, and the fish that have made it home seem to know they've got a good thing going.
This is where we take divers who want a gentler second dive after something deeper in the morning. It's also where I'd take an underwater photographer who wants to practice close-up work — the macro life here is excellent. Giant moray eels are almost a given. Blue-spotted stingrays rest on the sandy patches between coral heads. Schools of barracuda hang in the water column above the rock in the afternoons, which is one of those things that sounds scary and looks incredible.
Because it's shallow, you get longer bottom time — easily 50+ minutes for most divers. Good light penetration too, which makes photography easier. It's a relaxed, easy dive, but the wildlife makes it one of our favourites to guide.
What you'll see
- Giant moray eels
- Blue-spotted stingrays
- Barracuda schools
- Lionfish
- Parrotfish
- Wrasse
- Reef fish in high density
Site highlights
- ✓Exceptional marine life density for a shallow site
- ✓Giant morays almost guaranteed
- ✓Long bottom time at 10 m
- ✓Great light for photography
Currents & Visibility
Light current. Visibility 12–20 m. Best in morning before afternoon winds build.
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Equipment included · Local guides · Small groups
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Questions about White Rock
“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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