

Best for beginner divers, 5-18m, shore entry, mild current.
Nui Beach on Koh Racha Yai offers a reef environment suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 5 to 18 metres and an average of 10 metres. Access is via the shore, and the site features a beach club with toilets, showers, and a cafe. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of potential hazards including surf, jellyfish, sea urchins, sharks, and variable visibility between 5 and 15 metres. Currents are generally mild. Species recorded around this area include the black-orange dragonet, laced moray, titan triggerfish, checkerboard wrasse, white-eyed moray, powder-blue surgeonfish, brown butterflyfish, striped surgeonfish, white-spotted puffer, scorpionfish, bluespine unicornfish, blue-spotted urchin, snake eel, and dotted anemone crab.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-18m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, Nov
Species recorded around this area include the black-orange dragonet, laced moray, titan triggerfish, checkerboard wrasse, white-eyed moray, powder-blue surgeonfish, brown butterflyfish, striped surgeonfish, white-spotted puffer, scorpionfish, bluespine unicornfish, blue-spotted urchin, snake eel, and dotted anemone crab.
Yes, Nui Beach is suitable for beginners, offering a reef environment with mild currents and an average depth of 10 metres.
Yes, Nui Beach is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
The best months to visit Nui Beach are April and November.
Access to the site is via the shore. Vehicle access to the area has been improved, and there is a beach club onsite with facilities including toilets, showers, and a cafe.
Diving at Nui Beach in Phuket requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Nui Beach in Phuket. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
Divers at Nui Beach in Phuket should be aware of jellyfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Nui Beach in Phuket typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Nui Beach in Phuket typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.