Garang Heang/Hin Klai
Protected Area
Krabi Environmental Protected Area
Why dive here
With 173+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, eagle rays, giant moray eels, whale sharks and clownfish - Garang Heang/Hin Klai offers some of Similan Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Garang Heang, or Hin Klai as some call it, is one of the shallower spots in the Similans, topping out at a comfortable 16 meters. It’s a great introduction to the area, particularly if you’re still getting your fins wet. We’ve always found it to be a gentle dive, generally with mild currents, which makes it perfect for longer bottom times and really observing the smaller stuff. Keep an eye out for plenty of colourful reef fish darting between the coral heads, and we’ve often spotted garden eels waving from the sandy patches. It's a relaxed, easy dive, ideal for newer divers or those who just want a chill afternoon exploring.
Typical Garang Heang/Hin Klai Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Phi Phi Scuba Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Garang Heang/Hin Klai
Garang Heang/Hin Klai Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Garang Heang/Hin Klai, 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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