north point

Similan Island No.9 - Koh Bangru

North Point has large granite boulder pinnacles situated off its north coast. These boulders are lying on 35m and rise to 10m, forming swim-throughs and gullies between the rocks.

As you dive down the rocks you've a good chance of encountering Leopard Sharks at the bottom.

In the shallows closer to the island, between 8m and 14m, there are enormous flat plains of Cauliflower Leaf Corals and Stubbly Finger Corals. Covering as much area as you can here, your bound to run into Green Turtles and Black and White Banded Sea Snakes.

North Point Reef Basics: Boulders and Turtles
Depth: 8 - 35m
Visibility: 20 - 40m
Currents: Moderate
Surface Conditions: Can be rough
Water Temperature: 26 - 29°C
Experience Level: Intermediate - advanced
Diving Season: All year round
PADI Course Compatibility: Great for Dive Propulsion Vehicles and Underwater Naturalist
Distance: ~90 km northwest of Phuket, 65 km west of Khao Lak