

Best for beginner divers, 5-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Num Chai Bay at Koh Bon is a diverse dive site featuring a combination of natural reef, artificial reef, and pinnacle topography. Suitable for beginners, the site offers depths ranging from 5 to 40 metres with an average of 15 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and the site supports drift diving. Conditions generally feature mild currents and visibility between 10 and 40 metres. Water temperatures typically range from 28 to 30C, though upwellings can cause temperatures to drop as low as 21C in December. Hazards include deep water, jellyfish, low visibility, sharks, sharp coral, stonefish, and strong currents. Guided tours are available, and night diving is permitted.
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Manta rays travel between Koh Bon and Koh Tachai during the diving season from October until May.
Guests are picked up at their hotel and taken by taxi to the pier in Tablamu, south of Khao Lak, for speedboat departure.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
10-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 5 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 70 kilometres from the shore.
Divers should be aware of deep water, jellyfish, low visibility, sharks, sharp coral, stonefish, and strong currents.
Yes, night diving is permitted at this site.
Diving at Num Chai Bay in Khao Lak requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Num Chai Bay in Khao Lak. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Num Chai Bay in Khao Lak are January, February, March, April, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Num Chai Bay in Khao Lak typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Num Chai Bay in Khao Lak typically ranges from 10 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.