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Anita's Reef

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# Anita’s Reef, Ha Island, Similan Islands

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 30m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

Anita’s Reef is a premier dive site located at Ha Island in the Similan Islands, nestled in the Andaman Sea off southern Thailand’s Phang Nga coast. This intermediate to advanced dive site features stunning granite boulder formations and vibrant coral gardens that create a dynamic underwater landscape.

Divers typically descend to depths between 12-30 meters, exploring boulder-strewn terrain interspersed with coral-covered rocks and sandy patches. The site boasts excellent visibility and diverse marine biodiversity including colorful reef fish, sweetlips, snappers, groupers, and occasional encounters with reef sharks and rays.

The site’s main attraction is its intricate topography offering multiple exploration routes through crevices and overhangs. Strong currents can occur, making this site best suited for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving techniques. Anita’s Reef delivers exceptional underwater photography opportunities and abundant marine life encounters, making it a must-visit destination for divers exploring Thailand’s Andaman Sea dive sites.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Sagaminopteron psychedelicum — seen at this dive site
Sagaminopteron psychedelicum Sagaminopteron psychedelicum islugyouuu
Clark's Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Clark's Anemonefish Amphiprion clarkii petemcgee
Skunk Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion akallopisos gottscho
Ornate Ghostpipefish — seen at this dive site
Ornate Ghostpipefish Solenostomus paradoxus regray
Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse — seen at this dive site
Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse Acentronura breviperula itaig95
Powder Blue Tang — seen at this dive site
Powder Blue Tang Acanthurus leucosternon gottscho

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 30 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Strong
GPS 8.5730°, 97.6439°