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Elephant Head Rock (local name: Hin Pusa) is the most famous dive site in the Similan Islands, Thailand, located ~1 km southwest of Similan Island No. 8, in the Andaman Sea. It’s renowned for its massive granite boulders, thrilling swim‑throughs, and high chance of spotting sharks and pelagics.
Depth: 18–40 m (max to 50 m+)
Current: Moderate to strong (Advanced divers only; strong around full/new moon)
Visibility: 15–40 m
Water Temp: 26–30°C
Best Season: Oct–May (Similan open season; peak: Dec–…
Elephant Head Rock (local name: Hin Pusa) is the most famous dive site in the Similan Islands, Thailand, located ~1 km southwest of Similan Island No. 8, in the Andaman Sea. It’s renowned for its massive granite boulders, thrilling swim‑throughs, and high chance of spotting sharks and pelagics.
Depth: 18–40 m (max to 50 m+)
Current: Moderate to strong (Advanced divers only; strong around full/new moon)
Visibility: 15–40 m
Water Temp: 26–30°C
Best Season: Oct–May (Similan open season; peak: Dec–Apr)
Type: Giant boulder pinnacle, swim‑throughs, caves, vertical walls
Above the surface, three huge granite boulders break the water; the eastern one resembles an elephant’s head—hence the name. Underwater, it’s a maze of stacked boulders forming deep canyons, tunnels, and arches, covered in vibrant soft corals, sea fans, and black corals.
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