Do you need a boat to dive Monuments/Zodiak?

Monuments/Zodiak is a boat-access-only site reached on Similan day trips or liveaboards from the Khao Lak side.

How deep is Monuments/Zodiak?

Monuments/Zodiak is usually dived as a shallow site, with the memorials in less than about 10 m and an artificial-reef area around 20 m.

How strong is the current at Monuments/Zodiak?

Monuments/Zodiak usually has light current and is calmer than many exposed Similan boulder sites.

Is Monuments/Zodiak a good night dive?

Monuments/Zodiak is widely described as an excellent night dive because the site is shallow, easy to navigate with a guide, and productive for macro life.

Is Monuments/Zodiak suitable for beginners?

Monuments/Zodiak is commonly treated as a beginner-friendly boat dive because it is shallow, sheltered, and usually has very little current.

What is Monuments/Zodiak known for?

Monuments/Zodiak is known for underwater Thai zodiac statues, tsunami memorials, sandy macro habitat, and easy night-dive conditions.

What marine life is common at Monuments/Zodiak?

Monuments/Zodiak is best known for macro life such as ghost pipefish, shrimp, octopus, crabs, and nudibranchs.

When is the best time to dive Monuments/Zodiak?

Monuments/Zodiak is normally dived during the Similan open season from mid-October to mid-May, with the most settled conditions typically from November to April.

Monuments/Zodiak

Shallow memorial-and-macro bay dive in the Similans with easy conditions.

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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.

Safety & Access

Site Conditions

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.

Where Is Monuments/Zodiak?

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Getting Here

Monuments/Zodiak is reached only by boat as part of Similan Islands itineraries from Khao Lak or on liveaboards. It is commonly visited as a gentle check dive, afternoon dive, or night dive stop.

Planning Details

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.

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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.

Crustaceans

Shrimp

Research Estimate At Monuments/Zodiak

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Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort

Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety

Crowd / PopularityQuite busy

CurrentNo current

Recent Visits

Thailand · Khao Lak (Similan and Surin Islands)

Monuments/Zodiak

Shallow memorial-and-macro bay dive in the Similans with easy conditions.

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About Monuments/Zodiak

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Where Is Monuments/Zodiak?

Featured Operators

Local Intel For Monuments/Zodiak

Wildlife at Monuments/Zodiak

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Octopus

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