Koh Yawabon
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 Yawabon offers some of Similan Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Koh Yawabon, tucked away in the Similans, feels a bit like a well-kept secret. While most boats head elsewhere, we often find ourselves drifting past schools of fish so dense they shimmer, completely unfazed by our presence. Keep an eye out for lobsters tucked into the crevices and Kuhl's stingrays gliding along the sandy patches. The big draw here is the swim-through, but it’s a serious commitment: long, dark sections and strong currents mean you’ll need specific training to go beyond the entrance. For many, just exploring the exterior, with its relatively quiet atmosphere and abundant fish life, is reward enough.
Nearest Dive Centres to Koh Yawabon
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The Sea Krabi Diving
Railay Dive Center
Sea Gypsy Divers
Aqua Vision Diving Center
Poseidon Dive Center
Sawasdee Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Koh Yawabon
Koh Yawabon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Koh Yawabon, 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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