Dive-site story
Sitting off the limestone cliffs near Phi Phi Don, Monkey Reef slopes gently over a seabed composed of hard coral formations and open sand patches. Massive Porites bommies and branching staghorn thickets dominate the shallow shelf. The site remains well-protected from open-sea swells, providing an easy environment where divers frequently observe reef fish, cruising coastal predators, and macro critters resting among coral crevices.
Gentle coral slope filled with massive Porites heads and staghorn fields
Frequent encounters with juvenile blacktip reef sharks around the shallow flats
Sheltered conditions suitable for training dives and relaxed photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The northeast monsoon brings dry weather and the clearest water to the Andaman Sea.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacktip Reef SharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's AnemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common |
Marine forecast
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