

Best for advanced divers, 12-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Prebens Platon is a pinnacle and reef site located at Richelieu Rock, Thailand. This advanced dive site features depths ranging from 12 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres. Divers must access the site by boat. Conditions are characterised by strong currents, making drift diving the standard practice. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 25 metres. Water temperatures range from 28 to 31C, though cold thermoclines may occur. Due to sharp coral and unpredictable currents, divers should remain close to their guide and avoid contact with the reef structure. Facilities at the site include showers.
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Time your entry to coincide with slack water where possible, as the currents at Prebens Platon can shift quickly and make positioning on the pinnacle genuinely difficult. Brief with your divemaster before descending, as local knowledge of the current patterns here is worth more than any tide table.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
12-40m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
No, this site requires an advanced certification due to the strong currents and depth profile.
The depth ranges from 12 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres.
This is a boat dive located 65 kilometres from the shore.
The main hazards are strong, shifting currents and sharp coral on the pinnacle walls and reef edges.
Diving at Prebens Platon in Phuket requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Prebens Platon in Phuket. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
Prebens Platon in Phuket can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Prebens Platon in Phuket typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.