Anita's Reef

Best months: Jan–May

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.

Best timeJan–May

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Giant Moray Eels, Whale Sharks and Clownfish · 173+ species recorded

Water29-31°C · warmest April, May, June

CharacterReef dive · max 10-25m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

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 Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (8.1, 98.3) (6km away)