Turtle Rock

Best months: Jan–May

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 - Turtle Rock offers some of Similan Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.

Best timeJan–May

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Giant Moray Eels, Whale Sharks and Clownfish · 173+ species recorded

Water29-31°C · warmest April, May, June

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Turtle Rock, in Thailand's Similan Islands, is a straightforward dive, well-suited for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed exploration. The rocky formations here create plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into. We often spot various reef fish darting around the boulders and, as the name suggests, turtles are frequent visitors grazing on the corals. It’s a comfortable dive, usually with mild currents.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Turtle Rock

Turtle Rock Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Turtle Rock, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (8.1, 98.3) (6km away)