Kata Beach North Reef
Protected Area
Phuket 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 - Kata Beach North Reef offers some of Similan Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Kata Beach North Reef, on the Similan Islands, is a straightforward, shallow dive, perfect for those just getting their fins wet or looking for a relaxing second dive. The maximum depth of 9 metres means you’ve got plenty of bottom time to drift along, spot banded sea snakes winding through the coral, or watch the resident clownfish defending their anemone homes. We’ve found it’s a great spot for honing buoyancy or taking photos without worrying about currents. It's a gentle introduction to the Similans, best enjoyed when you’re not chasing big pelagics.
Typical Kata Beach North Reef 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kata Beach North Reef
Kata Beach North Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kata Beach North Reef, 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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