

Best for beginner divers, 5-25m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Bungalow Bay at Koh Racha Yai offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a natural reef, artificial reef structures, and a wreck. Suitable for beginners, the site ranges from 5 to 25 metres in depth with an average of 15 metres. Divers and snorkellers can access the site by boat or from the shore. Conditions are generally mild with visibility varying between 8 and 25 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, typically between 28 and 31 degrees Celsius. Species recorded around this area include various moray eels, wrasses, and butterflyfish. Be aware of boat traffic in the area and sharp coral when navigating the reef.
7.78700, 98.36700
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
Shore & Boat
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, giant moray, titan triggerfish, laced moray, black-orange dragonet, zebra moray, snowflake moray, pharaoh cuttlefish, stonefish, painted moray, Indian lionfish, melon butterflyfish, moorish idol, and wrasses.
Yes, Bungalow Bay is suitable for beginner divers and snorkellers.
The site has a depth range of 5 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Yes, entry to the site is possible by both boat and shore.
Yes, Bungalow Bay is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
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.