The beach here is pretty and at low tide passable for sunbathing, but really there are far better spots elsewhere on Koh Tao for laying around in the sun - just by hiking over the headland to Ao Thian Og will deliver you to a lovely strip of sand all to yourself.
Due to Chalok Baan Kao being one of the largest dive centres on Koh Tao, a lot of boat traffic heads in and out throughout the day. Be it divers coming and going, snorkelling trips, round-the-island boat trips, fishing trips or just longtails off on taxi runs from here, Chalok is not one of Koh Tao's quieter strips of sand.
The large number of boats also contributes to the water being a bit murky, particularly towards the western end of the bay. Head to the eastern stretch of the beach if you plan to spend any time in the water, but if time allows, you're far better served to wander off to another nearby beach. Chalok Baan Kao is flanked by beaches and bays to both the east and west, so you need not head too far to find something pretty.
On its western lip, at the beginning of the trail around to Mae Haad, you'll find the very pleasant Haad Saal Chao. This spot remains a pleasant area to hang out, despite the sometimes cloudy waters.
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