

Best for advanced divers, 5-35m, boat entry, strong current.
Purple Garden at Koh Racha Noi is a drift dive featuring a mix of natural reef and artificial structures. The site ranges from 5 to 35 metres in depth, with an average of 25 metres. Strong currents are a defining characteristic, requiring advanced buoyancy control and careful tidal planning. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 25 metres. Divers should be aware of hazards including sharp coral, entanglement risks from loose lines, and camouflaged species like stonefish and lionfish. Access is strictly by boat, and the site is suited for advanced divers capable of managing significant water movement. Species recorded around this area include spotted eagle rays, peacock mantis shrimp, and various moray eels.
7.58660, 98.36220
Brief your guide before the dive on your drift experience, not just your certification, as current strength varies significantly with tidal cycles and a poorly timed entry can cut a dive short. Picking the right tide window is the single most important planning decision at this site.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
5-35m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-31°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents and the requirement for precise buoyancy control.
The site ranges from 5 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 20 kilometres from the shore.
Species recorded around this area include spotted eagle rays, peacock mantis shrimp, Indian lionfish, Titan triggerfish, reef stonefish, and giant morays.
Hazards include strong currents, sharp coral, entanglement risks from loose lines or nets, and the presence of stonefish and lionfish.
Diving at Purple Garden in Phuket requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Purple Garden in Phuket. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Purple Garden in Phuket are January, February, March, April, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Purple Garden in Phuket can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Purple Garden in Phuket typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.