West of Six

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 - West of Six 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

West of Six, or West of Eden as some call it, really shines in the shallows. We often start the dive in a sheltered bay, a good spot to look for turtles cruising by or a school of batfish hanging out. Drop down and you’re immediately into some of the Similans' healthiest hard coral, with those big acropora tables and colourful gorgonian sea fans everywhere. It's a gentle drift over granite boulders, covered in dense coral growth, making it a favourite for liveaboards looking for an easy, colourful dive. It’s a great site for photographers or anyone who just wants to soak up the vibrant reef in relatively calm conditions.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for West of Six

West of Six Ocean Conditions

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