

Best for beginner divers, 5-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Hideaway Bay at Koh Bon offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a gently sloping reef and the Tuna Wreck. The site ranges from 5 to 40 metres in depth, with an average of 20 metres. Divers can explore the reef or visit the Tuna Wreck, which is suited for advanced divers. Underwater, there are Tsunami memorials located at depths of 12 to 15 metres. Marine life includes common sightings of triggerfish and wrasses, alongside less frequent encounters with ornate ghostpipefish, giant moray, and various groupers. Access is by boat only, with mild currents and visibility typically between 15 and 30 metres. Hazards include sharks and stonefish.
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This site is a sheltered Similan site used for check dives and comfortable fun dives.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, Nov
Divers regularly encounter triggerfish and wrasses. Less common sightings include ornate ghostpipefish, giant moray, coral grouper, latticed butterflyfish, flagtail triggerfish, swarthy parrotfish, melon butterflyfish, bluestreak cleaner wrasse, powder-blue surgeonfish, brown butterflyfish, and bluefin trevally.
The sloping reef is suitable for beginners, though the Tuna Wreck requires advanced certification.
The site depth ranges from 5 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Yes, boat access is required to reach this site.
The best months to visit are April and November.
Divers should be aware of the presence of sharks and stonefish.
Diving at Hideaway Bay in Khao Lak requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Hideaway Bay in Khao Lak. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Hideaway Bay in Khao Lak typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Hideaway Bay in Khao Lak typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.