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Boat-access and facilities notes for the Similan liveaboard circuit.
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Beacon Point
Beacon Point is a boat-only Similan point dive with sea fans and rays.
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Beacon Point on Similan Island 8 is a boat-only, seasonal national-park dive with a deeper boulder profile, liveaboard access, and stronger current.
About Beacon Point
Beacon Point is a boat-only Similan Islands dive on the south tip of Island 8, built around granite boulders, hard coral, and large sea fans that carry the site from shallow ledges into deeper water. It works best as a guided boat dive for divers who are comfortable with a deeper profile and changing current, because the point can feel more exposed than the calmer reef banks nearby. The payoff is a classic mix of reef structure, rays, reef sharks, ribbon eels, and dense tropical fish across a genuinely multi-level route.
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Research Estimate At Beacon Point
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Beacon Point?
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Beacon Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 40m
Depth Note
The main point starts on shallow boulders and commonly runs to about 40m; the eastward continuation toward Beacon Reef can go deeper.
Best Season
Mid-October through mid-May, with November to April usually the most stable window.
Typical Conditions
Deeper east-side point dive with boulders, hard coral, gorgonians, clear water, and stronger current than calmer reef banks.
Safety & Access At Beacon Point
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Treat Beacon Point as a deeper boat dive with moving water and steady buoyancy demands. Keep the group in sight around the boulders and reef edge.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from Similan liveaboard or day-trip operators; no shore entry or on-island dive gear.
Legal Notes
Mu Ko Similan National Park closes annually from May 1 to October 31, so trips need to fall in the open season.
Local Intel For Beacon Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A multi-level boat dive that starts just below the surface and can run to the deeper outer point. Buoyancy, air management, and an easy descent matter more than raw depth.
Recent Logged Visits At Beacon Point
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Beacon Point
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
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