Eastern Shallows
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 - Eastern Shallows offers some of Similan Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Eastern Shallows is a gentle drift site, ideal for newer divers or those looking for a relaxing second dive. The reef here slopes gradually, covered in hard corals and anemones. We often spot clownfish protecting their homes and the occasional turtle gliding by. Visibility is generally good, making it a comfortable spot to simply cruise along and observe the reef life.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Eastern Shallows
Eastern Shallows Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Eastern Shallows, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (8.1, 98.3) (6km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.7–30.4°C
Current Speed
5.1 cm/s
Direction: S (191.3°)
Salinity
29.75 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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