Batfish Bend

Best months: Jan–May

Protected Area

Mu Ko Similan

Why dive here

With 173+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, eagle rays, giant moray eels, whale sharks and clownfish - Batfish Bend offers some of Similan Islands's richest drift 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

CharacterDrift dive · max 10-28m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Batfish Bend, on the western side of Similan Island number nine, is exactly what it says on the tin. Large schools of batfish, sometimes in the hundreds, hang out here, swirling around the granite boulders. It’s a pretty straightforward dive, perfect for photographers wanting to capture those iconic schooling shots. Just watch for currents that can pick up along the bend, making it more challenging for newer divers.

Typical Batfish Bend Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Batfish Bend

Batfish Bend Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Batfish Bend, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (8.1, 98.3) (6km away)