Mooring Bay
Thailand / Similan
Mooring Bay is a reef diving and macro photography dive site lead in Similan, Thailand. The reference depth is 5-20 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 and macro photography, 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
20 m
Average depth
13 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 and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 5-20 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Likely highlights: nudibranchs and macro life and coral gardens
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Mooring Bay 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 5-20 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
Mooring Bay
8.679, 97.647
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Mooring Bay 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 Mooring Bay 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 nudibranch, coral.