Christmas Point

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 - Christmas Point 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

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

We love Christmas Point for its dramatic granite architecture. It’s a site that feels substantial, weighty, with these massive boulders creating swim-throughs and arches that make you feel small in the best possible way. Drop down to around 20 metres, and you'll often find leopard sharks resting on the sand, almost blending in with the texture. Our favourite time to dive here is early morning, before the day boats arrive, when the light filters through the water and illuminates the coral growing on the granite. Keep an eye on the deeper sections for reef sharks patrolling, they’re usually a little shy but rewarding to spot. The schools of Nagasaki damsels and blue-lined tangs are constant, a shimmering curtain around the rocks. It’s a site that suits divers who appreciate topography as much as marine life, offering plenty of nooks and crannies to explore down to 30 metres.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Christmas Point

Christmas Point Ocean Conditions

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