Elephant Head Rock Dive Site — Thailand

About Elephant Head Rock

One of the Similan Islands' most dramatic dive sites, Elephant Head Rock features massive granite boulders forming an intricate maze of swim-throughs, canyons, and chimney formations. Strong currents sweep through the channels bringing schools of trevally, barracuda, and fusiliers. The deeper sections reveal whitetip reef sharks, large groupers, and occasional manta ray fly-overs that make every dive an adventure.

Site Information

• Depth: 18–50 m
• Difficulty: advanced
• Site type: Pinnacle
• Current: Currents here range from moderate to very strong, making it a challenging dive, particularly around the full and new moon. The complex boulder formations can cause currents to be unpredictable, with upcurrents, downcurrents, and even whirlpools. Boat entry is standard due to the site's exposed location.
• Best time: Nov-Apr
• Region: Thailand

Highlights

• Swim-throughs
• Granite boulders
• Canyons
• Strong currents

Marine Life at Elephant Head Rock

• Whale Shark
• Reef Manta Ray
• Leopard Shark
• Blacktip Reef Shark
• Green Turtle
• Hawksbill Turtle
• Barracuda
• Eagle Ray

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