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Independent Similan guide noting monuments within 10 m and an artificial reef at 20 m.
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Monuments/Zodiak
Shallow memorial-and-macro bay dive in the Similans with easy conditions.
Monuments/Zodiak is a protected Hideaway Bay boat dive in the Similan Islands, known for underwater memorial statues, sandy bottom macro life, and beginner-friendly night-dive conditions.
About Monuments/Zodiak
Monuments/Zodiak is a shallow sandy boat dive in Hideaway Bay, Similan Islands, built around underwater Thai zodiac statues, tsunami memorials, and a small artificial-reef zone. It is widely used for easy daytime or night dives, with the site's main appeal coming from macro hunting, unusual photo subjects, and relaxed conditions rather than dramatic topography.
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Research Estimate At Monuments/Zodiak
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
Where Is Monuments/Zodiak?
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Monuments/Zodiak Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
Independent descriptions place the memorials in very shallow water within about 10 m, with an artificial reef around 20 m; one operator lists a broader bay depth to 40 m, but the common Monuments/Zodiak route is treated here as a shallow dive.
Best Season
The normal dive season runs through the Similan open season, broadly from mid-October to mid-May, with the most settled conditions usually in the November to April window.
Typical Conditions
Dives are usually shallow and sheltered with little current, making the site suitable for easy training-style dives, relaxed afternoon dives, and night macro sessions. This spot is often busier than average because of its popularity with liveaboards.
Safety & Access At Monuments/Zodiak
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
The site is beginner-friendly, but it is commonly visited by liveaboards and works best with normal boat-pickup awareness and clean buoyancy over statues and artificial structures. Night dives need standard torch discipline and close guide navigation through the sandy memorial area.
Access Restrictions
Access depends on Similan Islands National Park operating dates and boat permissions. Trips are normally run by licensed day boats or liveaboards rather than independent shore access.
Legal Notes
The Similan Islands National Park closes seasonally each year, with the 2025-2026 public notice stating closure from May 16, 2025 to October 14, 2025 and reopening on October 15, 2025.
Local Intel For Monuments/Zodiak
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Most dives stay shallow around the memorials and sandy bottom, with optional visits to a deeper artificial-reef section for macro life like ghost pipefish and other critters.
Wildlife at Monuments/Zodiak
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Monuments/Zodiak
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Monuments/Zodiak
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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