sanookscuba.com · Dive Directory
Site depth, visibility, current, and reef-fish summary.
Dive Spot Guide•
Chinese Wall
Chinese Wall is a Similan wall dive with sheltered shallows and reef life.
Make this a real next stop
Save it, log a dive, or explore nearby on the map.
Save it to come back later
Boat-access wall site on Similan Island 4 with boulder shelter, variable current, and rich reef life.
About Chinese Wall
Chinese Wall is a Similan wall dive on the south tip of Island 4, built from a long line of granite boulders that begins in the shallows and drops into deeper water. The site rewards a controlled boat drop, a mooring-line or boulder-line descent, and staying close to the wall when current starts to build. Expect a classic Andaman reef profile with swim-throughs, overhangs, hard and soft corals, sea fans, and a mix of current-tolerant reef life.
•
Research Estimate At Chinese Wall
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 24m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Chinese Wall?
This spotNearby spotsExplore nearby spots on the map
Community sourced coordinates.
Chinese Wall Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Granite boulders begin in shallow water and drop to about 30 m.
Best Season
December to April, during the Similan open season when the water is clearest and winds are lighter.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered pockets in the shallows, stronger flow deeper on the wall, and clear-season reef activity.
Safety & Access At Chinese Wall
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Currents may be present at depth; use the shallow rocky areas for shelter when needed.
Access Restrictions
Access is seasonal because the national park closes during the monsoon months, and dives are run from boats or liveaboards.
Legal Notes
Dive only during the park's open season and follow park rules, boat captain guidance, and mooring-line procedures.
Local Intel For Chinese Wall
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A mooring-line wall dive with sheltered boulder pockets, deeper water off the south tip, and current to watch at depth.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; the wall and current make it better suited to scuba and controlled descent.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the sheltered bay and shallower rocks on calm days; the wall itself is a scuba dive.
Wildlife at Chinese Wall
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Chinese Wall
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Chinese Wall
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility24m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
