

Best for beginner divers, 5-20m, boat entry, moderate current.
Palong Wall is a reef and wall site located in Phuket, Thailand. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Divers can expect moderate currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Marine life recorded here includes zebra sharks, pharaoh cuttlefish, giant moray, and titan triggerfish. Other common sightings include wrasses, moorish idols, groupers, melon butterflyfish, blackspotted pufferfish, and ocellaris anemonefish. Indian lionfish, zebra lionfish, and sea kraits are also present. Access to the site is by boat only. Hazards include boat traffic, lionfish, low visibility, and sharp coral.
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This site is widely used for diving courses and features small caverns and swim-throughs.
Access from the shore. Can be reached from Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Krabi, or Phuket.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-20m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-31°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Apr, Nov
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, moorish idols, groupers, melon butterflyfish, blackspotted pufferfish, and ocellaris anemonefish. Less frequently, you may spot zebra sharks, pharaoh cuttlefish, giant moray, titan triggerfish, Indian lionfish, zebra lionfish, and sea kraits.
Yes, the site is rated for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 5 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Palong Wall requires boat access.
The best months to visit are April and November.
Diving at Palong Wall in Koh Phi Phi requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Palong Wall in Koh Phi Phi. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Palong Wall in Koh Phi Phi. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 31°C.
Divers at Palong Wall in Koh Phi Phi should be aware of lionfish, sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Palong Wall in Koh Phi Phi. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Palong Wall in Koh Phi Phi typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.