

Best for beginner divers, 8-12m, shore entry, mild current.
Stone Coral Garden is a shore-accessible reef in the Andaman Sea, featuring a mix of hard and soft corals. The site sits at depths between 8 and 12 metres, providing a comfortable environment for beginner divers. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 25 metres. The site is suitable for night diving, where the reef environment changes and smaller invertebrates become more active. Facilities available on-site include parking, toilets, showers, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp coral and rocks, as well as camouflaged stonefish and lionfish present on the reef.
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Come back for a night dive here, as the reef takes on a different character after dark and nudibranchs are far easier to find when you slow down with a torch. The site has air fills on site, so you can keep your kit on and run a second tank without heading anywhere else.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-12m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners as it features a shallow depth range of 8 to 12 metres and mild currents.
The site has an average depth of 10 metres, with a range between 8 and 12 metres.
Stone Coral Garden is a shore dive with parking and rinse facilities available on-site.
Divers should watch where they place their hands and feet to avoid contact with sharp coral, rocks, camouflaged stonefish, and lionfish.
Yes, night diving is permitted at Stone Coral Garden, where the reef takes on a different character and nudibranchs are easier to spot with a torch.
Diving at Stone Coral Garden in Ban Mai Khao requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Stone Coral Garden in Ban Mai Khao. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Stone Coral Garden in Ban Mai Khao. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
Stone Coral Garden in Ban Mai Khao typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Stone Coral Garden in Ban Mai Khao typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.