

Best for beginner divers, 5-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Bungalow Bay at Koh Racha Yai offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a mix of natural reef, artificial reef structures, and wreck sites. Suitable for beginners, the site ranges from 5 to 25 metres in depth with an average of 15 metres. Access is exclusively by boat. Conditions are generally mild, though visibility fluctuates between 8 and 25 metres. Divers should be aware of boat traffic and sharp coral. Species recorded around this area include various moray eels, lionfish, cuttlefish, and wrasses. Typical dives last approximately 50 minutes in water temperatures ranging from 28 to 31 degrees Celsius.
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Most dive boats start on the south reef in the morning then move to the North reef for lunch and then dive this reef after in the afternoon.
Accessible by large dive tour boat, taking 90 minutes to reach from Phuket.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-25m
Visibility
8-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include Robust Ghost Pipefish, Zebra Moray, Indian Lionfish, Pharaoh Cuttlefish, Snowflake Moray, Sea Krait, Black-orange Dragonet, Giant Moray, Laced Moray, Titan Triggerfish, Stonefish, Moorish Idol, Wrasses, and Melon Butterflyfish.
Yes, Bungalow Bay is considered suitable for beginner divers.
The depth at Bungalow Bay ranges from 5 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 20 kilometres from the shore.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow sections of the reef may be accessible for snorkelling depending on boat operations.
Diving at Bungalow Bay in Phuket requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Bungalow Bay in Phuket. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Bungalow Bay in Phuket are January, February, March, April, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Bungalow Bay in Phuket typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Bungalow Bay in Phuket typically ranges from 8 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.