Elephant Head Rock
Similan Islands · Thailand
Massive granite boulders forming swim throughs, canyons and arches between islands 7 and 8. Topography is the draw rather than corals — sun beams cut through the gaps and big schools of fusiliers stream by.
Conditions
Depth
10 to 40 m
Advanced depths
Current
Often strong
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
10 to 20 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
27 to 30°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
| Vis (m) | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 |
| Current | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Leopard shark
Last confirmed Apr 15, 2026 · 45 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Common Water Monitor
Last confirmed Apr 4, 2026 · 38 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Blue Dragon
Last confirmed Mar 15, 2026 · 24 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Redlip Parrotfish
Last confirmed Apr 4, 2026 · 17 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Schooling fusilier
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Napoleon wrasse
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Octopus
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear