good snorkeling
Protected Area
Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu ko Phi Phi
Why dive here
With 173+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, eagle rays, giant moray eels, whale sharks and clownfish - good snorkeling offers some of Similan Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
The Similans offer some decent snorkeling around the main islands. You’ll typically find shallow coral patches mixed with areas of seagrass, a good spot to look for flathead snapping shrimp or perhaps a Lattice monocle bream. It’s a straightforward area for beginners and a nice way to spend a surface interval if you’re diving. The visibility usually holds up well, making for easy viewing.
Typical good snorkeling Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Railay Dive Center
Sea Gypsy Divers
Aqua Vision Diving Center
Poseidon Dive Center
The Sea Krabi Diving
Sawasdee Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for good snorkeling
good snorkeling Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for good snorkeling, 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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