When is the best time to dive Anemone Reef?

The typical diving season is November to May. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Thailand · Phuket offshore (near Shark Point)

Anemone Reef

Q: Is Anemone Reef good for snorkelling?

Yes - snorkelling is viable here. Yes - shallow pinnacle top (~4-5m) can be snorkeled in calm conditions, though it is primarily marketed as a scuba site

Best time to dive

November to May

What you might see

BarracudaPossible
Moray eelLikely
SeahorseLikely
Whale sharkPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - shallow pinnacle top (~4-5m) can be snorkeled in calm conditions, though it is primarily marketed as a scuba site

Safety notes

Strong currents can develop quickly around the submerged pinnacle; anchoring/mooring prohibited (marine sanctuary) so descent/ascent is via free-drop or buoy line; entire site is submerged - watch depth and no-deco limits

Permits & fees

Declared a marine sanctuary in 1992 alongside Shark Point; not a national park - no entrance fee currently charged

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Chalong, Phuket

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.