Bird Rock
Thailand / Similan
Bird Rock is a reef diving, wreck diving, drift diving, macro photography and manta ray encounters dive site lead in Similan, Thailand. The reference depth is 20-40 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is AOW recommended. The source card points to a profile suited to reef diving, wreck diving, drift diving, macro photography and manta ray encounters, so WhereDive treats it as a planning lead rather than a fully surveyed site record. Confirm tide, visibility, and guide briefing before adding it to an itinerary.
Recommended level
AOW
Recommended dives
25+
Max depth
40 m
Average depth
30 m
Current
Medium
Visibility
10-28 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
Best for
Highlights
- • Similan dive-site lead for reef diving, wreck diving, drift diving, macro photography and manta ray encounters
- • Reference depth: 20-40 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Likely highlights: manta rays, nudibranchs and macro life and coral gardens
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Bird Rock by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.
Marine life
Dive types
Safety notes
- • Plan conservatively around the 20-40 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
- • Treat current as medium, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
- • boat dive requires confirming entry, exit, and backup procedures before the dive.
- • This record is reference-derived; verify depth, visibility, and suitability with a local operator before diving.
- • Entry type: Boat.
- • Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.
Map and coordinates
Bird Rock
8.674, 97.631
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Bird Rock is better for AOW or more experienced divers. OW divers should choose carefully.
What are the best months to dive here? +
The recommended months for Bird Rock are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec. Confirm current local conditions before booking.
Is the current strong here? +
The current rating is Medium. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.
What marine life can be seen? +
Common highlights include manta ray, nudibranch, coral.