elephant head rock

Similan Island No.7 - Hin Pusa

The site is named after an unusually shaped rock that juts out of the water just southwest of Koh Similan. The huge boulders that form Elephant Head Rock create daring swim-throughs, arches, caverns, gullies and tunnels.

Yellow Goatfish and snappers always hang around at the deepest levels,as well as several species of Lionfish, Grouper, and the occasional Hawksbill Turtle or Ridley's Turtle.

The southern most point of the site has a tiny group of submerged pinnacles in very deep water. A great place to observe small reef sharks. There is a possibility of strong surge.

Elephant Head Rock Reef Basics: Boulder pinnacle and wall diving
Depth: 5 - >40m
Visibility: 20 - 40m
Currents: Can be strong
Surface Conditions: Can be rough
Water Temperature: 26 - 29°C
Experience Level: Intermediate - advanced
Diving Season: November to April
PADI Course Compatibility: Great for Deep Diving and Dive Propulsion Vehicles
Distance: ~90 km northwest of Phuket, 65 km west of Khao Lak