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Beacon Beach

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# Beacon Beach Dive Site

Dive Conditions

⬇️
Depth
5m – 20m
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Level
Beginner

Beacon Beach, located in the Similan Islands of Phang Nga, Thailand, offers an excellent diving destination in the Andaman Sea. This site features a scenic shallow reef system ideal for divers of all experience levels.

Divers exploring Beacon Beach encounter vibrant coral formations and sandy slopes that descend gradually. The site typically reaches depths between 5-20 meters, making it accessible for beginners while remaining engaging for experienced divers.

The marine life is abundant and diverse. Common sightings include colorful reef fish, parrotfish, and triggerfish navigating the coral gardens. Occasionally, larger pelagic species and sea turtles visit the area, providing exciting encounters.

The reef’s gentle topography and excellent visibility make Beacon Beach an ideal beginner-friendly dive with moderate difficulty. The site’s accessibility and rich biodiversity make it a popular choice for training dives and recreational exploration.

Located within the prestigious Similan Islands Marine National Park, Beacon Beach combines natural beauty with excellent underwater ecosystems, offering memorable diving experiences in southern Thailand’s premier diving destination.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Gardiner's Headshield Slug — seen at this dive site
Gardiner's Headshield Slug Tubulophilinopsis gardineri esarmikkonen
Neritopsis radula — seen at this dive site
Neritopsis radula Neritopsis radula dchu2003
Elegant Unicornfish — seen at this dive site
Elegant Unicornfish Naso elegans attila21
Redfin Bream — seen at this dive site
Redfin Bream Monotaxis heterodon seasav
Ornate Ghostpipefish — seen at this dive site
Ornate Ghostpipefish Solenostomus paradoxus regray
Julia exquisita — seen at this dive site
Julia exquisita Julia exquisita meijiwanders

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 20 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Beginner
GPS 8.6384°, 97.6511°