Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi
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 - Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi offers some of Similan Islands's richest wall diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
The Whale Shark Wall at Ko Phi Phi is a gentle sloping reef, typically maxing out around 18 metres. It’s a comfortable dive for beginners, often with mild currents. You’ll usually find reef fish here, along with the occasional turtle grazing amongst the corals. We don't regularly see whale sharks, despite the name, but it’s a solid spot for a relaxed dive.
Typical Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi 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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Phi Phi Scuba Diving Center
Barakuda Dive Centre
Profun Divers Academy
Sea Frog
Phi Phi Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi
Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi, 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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