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Beacon Point

Beacon Point

Similan Islands, Thailand

Depth
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37m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About Beacon Point

This scuba dive is a great spot for finding rays, leopard sharks and reef sharks

Beacon Point Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Deep, Drift, Shark

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

37m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 30%

O2

13% at 35m / 31%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Rays
  • Sharks
Weather Conditions

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Location

Dive Site Hazards

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • Gradual Narcosis Onset — Narcosis may develop slowly, making self-assessment unreliable.

  • Task Fixation at Depth — Cognitive narrowing at depth can reduce awareness of time and ascent rate.

  • Increased Gas Density Breathing Load — Higher gas density at depth increases work of breathing.

  • Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.

  • Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.

  • Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

  • Situational Awareness Loss — Divers may fixate on sharks and lose depth or position awareness.

  • Subtle Behavioural Shifts — Changes in shark behaviour may be missed without active observation.

  • Blue-Water Reference Loss — Lack of visual references increases ascent and descent instability.

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