

Best for beginner divers, 5-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Mushroom Rock in Phuket is a diverse dive site featuring a pinnacle, reef, wall, and cavern topography. With depths ranging from 5 to 25 metres and an average of 16 metres, it is suitable for beginners. Divers can encounter various marine life, including wrasses, which are very common, and common sightings such as Melon Butterflyfish, Magnificent Giant Anemone, and Checkerboard Wrasse. Uncommon species recorded here include Pharaoh Cuttlefish, Indian Lionfish, Zebra Lionfish, Giant Moray, Titan Triggerfish, Coral Grouper, Clark's Anemonefish, Crown of Thorns Sea Star, Moorish Idol, and Porcupinefish. Access is by boat only, and divers should be aware of mild currents, boat traffic, and sharp coral.
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Good air consumption is essential when exploring the deeper parts of the reef.
Dive boats go to Phi Phi and Shark Point daily from Phuket, weather permitting.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-25m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-31°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, May, Dec
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, Melon Butterflyfish, Magnificent Giant Anemone, and Checkerboard Wrasse. Less frequently, you may spot Pharaoh Cuttlefish, lionfish, Giant Moray, Titan Triggerfish, Coral Grouper, Clark's Anemonefish, Crown of Thorns Sea Star, Moorish Idol, and Porcupinefish.
Yes, Mushroom Rock is suitable for beginner divers, offering a depth range of 5 to 25 metres with mild currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 25 metres in depth, with an average depth of 16 metres.
Mushroom Rock requires boat access.
While primarily a dive site, the shallow sections of the reef and pinnacle may be accessible for snorkelling depending on boat operations and conditions.
Diving at Mushroom Rock in Krabi requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Mushroom Rock in Krabi. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Mushroom Rock in Krabi are January, February, May, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Mushroom Rock in Krabi should be aware of lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Mushroom Rock in Krabi typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Mushroom Rock in Krabi typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.