East of Eden

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 - East of Eden offers some of Similan Islands's richest wall 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

CharacterWall dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

East of Eden is our pick for a quintessential Similan experience. It’s a gently sloping hard coral garden, and if you’re looking for those postcard-perfect reef scenes, this is where you’ll find them. We love drifting over the expansive tables and staghorn corals, which are truly some of the healthiest in Thailand. You’ll feel the gentle push of the current guiding you past schools of Black Pyramid Butterflyfish and Orange-lined Triggerfish, while closer inspection reveals things like Honeycomb Filefish or the cleverly camouflaged Dwarf Scorpionfish tucked into the coral branches. Keep an eye out for Leopard Sharks resting on the sand patches, and we often spot octopuses here, too. The light penetrates beautifully, illuminating the reef in a way that just feels serene. It’s a site that rewards both wide-angle photographers and macro enthusiasts, offering a calm, visually rich dive every time.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for East of Eden

East of Eden Ocean Conditions

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