Koh Poda
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 - Koh Poda offers some of Similan Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Koh Poda is a shallow, relaxed dive, ideal for beginners or those getting back into the water. The maximum depth is only 13 meters, making it a comfortable spot for longer bottom times. You’ll typically drift slowly over sloping sand and small coral patches, keeping an eye out for stingrays in the sand and various reef fish darting around. It's a great warm-up dive before heading to the deeper Similan sites.
Typical Koh Poda 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Koh Poda
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Railay Dive Center
Sea Gypsy Divers
Aqua Vision Diving Center
Poseidon Dive Center
Sawasdee Divers
The Sea Krabi Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Koh Poda
Koh Poda Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Koh Poda, 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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