

Best for beginner divers, 8-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Monkey Cave is a reef and drift dive site located at the north-western tip of Koh Rong Samloem. The topography features large boulders extending from the shore into deeper water, reaching depths between 8 and 15 metres. Access is by boat, with the site situated 500 metres from the coast. Divers encounter mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 25 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving, where sharks are a known hazard. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, pink skunk anemonefish, elongate clams, nudibranchs, butterflyfish, moray eels, and groupers.
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The site is recommended for night diving.
Located at the north-western tip of Koh Rong Sanloem island, accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-15m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Apr, Dec
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, pink skunk anemonefish, butterflyfish, moray eels, groupers, and various invertebrates such as nudibranchs and flatworms.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, featuring mild currents and an average depth of 12 metres.
Access to Monkey Cave is by boat only, as the site is located 500 metres from the shore.
The best months to visit Monkey Cave are April and December.
Yes, night diving is permitted at Monkey Cave, where sharks are a known hazard.
Diving at Monkey Cave in Preah Sihanouk requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Monkey Cave in Preah Sihanouk. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 31°C.
Monkey Cave in Preah Sihanouk typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Monkey Cave in Preah Sihanouk typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.