Directory entry with shore access, visibility, current, and season notes.
Thailand · Khao Lak (Similan and Surin Islands)
Shore-accessed granite boulder reef with current and big fish in the Similans.
Shore-accessed granite boulder reef with current and big fish in the Similans.
Remote park access and current make local guidance the practical choice.
Deep Six is a north-end Similan boulder reef with granite blocks, swim-throughs, and a current-swept point that rewards careful route choice. Soft corals and sea fans drape the rock faces, while schools of fish, sharks, rays, and other pelagics move through the structure. It is a serious dive for confident divers who want clear water and a classic Similan boulder profile.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Tidal currents shape the site and can be significant around the point; plan the dive for conditions and stay aware of depth in the deeper areas where sharks may be present.
Access Restrictions
Certified divers only; strong current and deeper sections make this a site for confident divers.
Legal Notes
Similan Islands National Park operates on a seasonal open period, so plan this site only inside the open months.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shore-accessed Similan dive with granite boulders, swim-throughs, and a current-aware route around the point.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving; current and depth make this a scuba site.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the best features sit below comfortable surface-viewing depth.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Directory entry with shore access, visibility, current, and season notes.
Operator page with current, terrain, and route notes for Deep Six.
Official tourism listing for Deep Six in the Similan Islands.

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