Elephant Head

# Elephant Head Dive Site

Elephant Head is a premier dive destination located in the Similan Islands, Phang Nga Province, Thailand. This iconic site in the Andaman Sea features a distinctive granite boulder formation resembling an elephant’s head, creating dramatic underwater landscapes.

Divers explore depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters, with intermediate to advanced difficulty levels recommended due to occasional strong currents. The site showcases stunning rock formations, crevices, and small caverns that attract diverse marine life.

Expect encounters with reef sharks, barracuda, snappers, groupers, and colorful reef fish. Macro life includes nudibranchs, crustaceans, and moray eels among the granite boulders. Seasonal visits may reveal pelagic species.

Visibility typically ranges from 15-25 meters depending on weather conditions. The best diving periods are November to April when seas are calmer and visibility optimal. Elephant Head is best suited for experienced divers comfortable with current diving and deeper depths, making it an exciting choice for adventure seekers exploring Thailand’s exceptional dive sites.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Gardiner's Headshield Slug Tubulophilinopsis gardineri esarmikkonen

Sagaminopteron psychedelicum Sagaminopteron psychedelicum islugyouuu

Clark's Anemonefish Amphiprion clarkii petemcgee

Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion akallopisos gottscho

Ornate Ghostpipefish Solenostomus paradoxus regray

Julia exquisita Julia exquisita meijiwanders

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)