Maya Cave - Ta Ma Ya
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 - Maya Cave - Ta Ma Ya offers some of Similan Islands's richest cave diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Maya Cave, often called Ta Ma Ya, is a unique spot in the Similans. We've always found it a good break from the deeper pinnacles. It’s an easy entry into a substantial cavern, not a tight squeeze at all. You drift in, maybe see a few Crown of thorns starfish clinging to the ceiling, then settle into the sandy bottom. Look closely and you’ll find a surprising number of small fish like Bicolor Blennies and Marshall Dottybacks tucked into crevices. It’s a calm, shallow dive, perfect for a longer bottom time or for divers who want to try cavern diving without much current to worry about.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Maya Cave - Ta Ma Ya
Maya Cave - Ta Ma Ya Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Maya Cave - Ta Ma Ya, 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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