Elephant Head Rock

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 - Elephant Head Rock offers some of Similan Islands's richest 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

Charactermax 26m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Elephant Head Rock is classic Similans, a jumble of massive granite boulders stacked between Islands 6 and 7. Its namesake rock pokes out of the water like a half-submerged pachyderm, but the real show is below. We love weaving through the narrow swim-throughs and tunnels carved out by these ancient rocks. Drop down to 20-25m, and you'll often spot whitetip reef sharks patrolling the sand, and we've had a few lucky leopard shark encounters here too. It’s a site that really delivers on the Similans' reputation for impressive underwater architecture, suitable for most divers comfortable with navigating a few tight squeezes.

Typical Elephant Head Rock Dive Profile

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

Safety Notes

Depth of 26m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Elephant Head Rock

Elephant Head Rock Ocean Conditions

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