Best for beginner divers, 5-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Beacon Reef at Koh Bon offers a dual experience featuring both a coral reef and a wreck. The site ranges from 5 to 40 metres in depth, with an average of 15 metres suitable for beginners in the shallower sections. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. Access is by boat, and divers should be prepared for moderate currents. The wreck provides an overhead environment, requiring caution and proper training for entry. Hazards include sharp coral, deep sections, and the presence of stonefish and triggerfish. Night diving is available, allowing for a different perspective of the reef structure.
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Book a night dive here if your schedule allows, as the reef comes alive after dark with creatures you are unlikely to spot during the day. Confirm current conditions with your operator before the dive, as moderate currents can occasionally make the shallower sections trickier than expected.
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Depth
5-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though they should remain in the shallower sections and stay close to their guide to avoid drifting into deeper areas.
The depth at Beacon Reef ranges from 5 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Beacon Reef is a boat dive located 200 metres from shore, and a boat is required to access the site.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the visibility of 10 to 30 metres allows for observation from the surface.
Hazards include deep water, an overhead environment within the wreck, sharp coral, and the presence of stonefish and triggerfish. Divers should watch their placement near rocks and give triggerfish nests a wide berth.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Beacon Reef in Khao Lak. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Beacon Reef in Khao Lak are January, February, March, April, May, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Beacon Reef in Khao Lak. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Beacon Reef in Khao Lak typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.