

Best for beginner divers, 10-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Waterfall Bay is a reef site located at Koh Bon, Thailand, offering a gentle environment suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 10 to 20 metres with an average of 14 metres. Visibility typically spans 15 to 20 metres, complemented by mild currents. Access is by boat only. The site is also available for night diving. Hazards include the presence of sharks and jellyfish; divers should scan the water before entry and maintain distance from sharks. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, groupers, lionfish, moray eels, and triggerfish, alongside invertebrates such as octopus and ghost pipefish.
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This site is reached by boat, so confirm departure times and journey duration with your operator before you book. Night diving is available here, and it is worth asking your dive centre whether they run dedicated night dive trips, as the conditions suit it well.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-20m
Visibility
15-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, groupers, Indian and spotfin lionfish, giant morays, and Titan triggerfish. Invertebrates such as octopus and ornate ghost pipefish are also recorded in the vicinity.
Yes, Waterfall Bay is well suited to beginner divers due to its mild currents and manageable depths.
The site ranges from 10 to 20 metres deep, with an average depth of 14 metres.
This is a boat-only site located 70 kilometres from the shore. You must confirm departure times with your dive operator.
Yes, night diving is available at Waterfall Bay, and the conditions are well suited for it.
Sharks and jellyfish are present at this site. Scan the water from the boat before entering, alert your divemaster if jellyfish are near the surface, and give sharks a wide berth.
Diving at Waterfall Bay in Koh Similan requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Waterfall Bay in Koh Similan. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Waterfall Bay in Koh Similan typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Waterfall Bay in Koh Similan typically ranges from 15 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.