Mosquito Island Reef
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 - Mosquito Island Reef offers some of Similan Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Mosquito Island Reef sits at a comfortable 16 meters, making it a good choice for newer divers or those looking for an easy second dive. You’ll find a mix of hard corals and bommies here, home to smaller reef fish. It’s a gentle introduction to the Similans, best suited for relaxed dives rather than high-octane pelagic encounters.
Typical Mosquito Island Reef 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mosquito Island Reef
Mosquito Island Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mosquito Island 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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