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Monkey Rock
Monkey Rock: Similan boat dive with boulders and swim-throughs.
Seasonal Similan boat dive for intermediate scuba divers who are comfortable with changing current and a route-driven reef profile.
About Monkey Rock
Monkey Rock is a Similan Islands boat dive built around a sloping reef, granite boulders, and a web of swim-throughs. Hard and soft corals break up the route, and the site can produce reef sharks, barracuda, fusiliers, snappers, and plenty of small critters. It is best for divers who are comfortable adjusting to changing current and planning around the park's seasonal access window. The layout is more rewarding as a guided scuba outing than as a casual shallow stop.
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Research Estimate At Monkey Rock
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Monkey Rock?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Monkey Rock Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
The reef starts in the shallows around 5m and levels around 15-20m, with swim-throughs along the boulder line.
Best Season
December to April, within the October-to-May park season.
Typical Conditions
Currents can range from mild to strong.
Safety & Access At Monkey Rock
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Currents can be strong; plan the dive accordingly and use caution in swim-throughs.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only inside Mu Ko Similan National Park; trips run in the open season and must fit park hours.
Legal Notes
Park admission applies, the islands close during the southwest monsoon window, and some islands or beaches remain restricted for conservation.
Local Intel For Monkey Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba divers can follow the sloping reef around boulders and through swim-throughs.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the swim-throughs and current make it a better scuba choice than a casual breath-hold stop.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only realistic in the calmest shallow sections; most of the site is better suited to scuba.
Wildlife at Monkey Rock
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Monkey Rock
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Monkey Rock
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
