North Point
Protected Area
Mu Ko Similan
Why dive here
With 173+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, eagle rays, giant moray eels, whale sharks and clownfish - North Point offers some of Similan Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
North Point offers a gentle introduction to the Similans, making it a good choice for newer divers. The sloping reef is scattered with large coral bommies, home to resident clownfish and groups of fusiliers. Keep an eye out for leopard sharks resting on the sand patches in deeper areas. It’s a pretty relaxed dive, often with mild currents.
Typical North Point 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 North Point
North Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for North Point, 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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