Anita's Reef
Why dive here
With 173+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, eagle rays, giant moray eels, whale sharks and clownfish - Anita's Reef offers some of Similan Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Anita's Reef, tucked away on the eastern side of Similan Island No. 5, is a site we often suggest for a relaxed dive. The gentle sandy slope makes for easy navigation, and it's punctuated by some seriously impressive coral bommies. You'll find a nice mix of table and staghorn corals, and we’ve often spotted lionfish lurking, plus those striking Oriental sweetlips. Keep an eye out for the clown triggerfish; they’re a bit shyer but truly gorgeous when they make an appearance. The soft tree corals and sea fans on the bommies are great for finding longnose hawkfish. This spot is generally pretty mellow, good for an easy-going morning dive when you just want to cruise and watch the reef wake up.
Typical Anita's Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Anita's Reef
Anita's Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Anita's Reef, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
29.29°C
85°F
Current Speed
6.32 cm/s
Direction: S (161.6°)
Salinity
31.57 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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