Batfish Bend Suggest edit

Thailand Suggest · Phang-nga Province Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

45 minAvg dive time

November to AprilBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Batfish Bend is a popular dive site located in the Andaman Sea near Koh Similan, known for its diverse marine life and vibrant coral reefs. The site is particularly famous for sightings of batfish and other unique species.

Diving at Batfish Bend typically involves exploring coral gardens and rocky formations. The site offers opportunities to see a variety of fish species, including batfish, and features both shallow and deeper areas for exploration.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Diving permits are required for the Similan Islands National Park.
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Bottom types:
coral rock sand Suggest edit

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Wide-angle lenses recommended for capturing marine life and coral formations.

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