

Best for intermediate divers, 14-25m, shore entry, mild current.
Waterfall Wall at Koh Racha Noi offers a combination of reef and vertical wall topography. Divers typically explore depths between 14 and 25 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. The reef structure features staghorn, brain, and pore corals alongside soft coral patches. Visibility varies significantly from 5 to 30 metres. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen without warning. Hazards include jellyfish, lionfish, stonefish, sea urchins, and sharp coral. Divers should shuffle their feet in the shallows to avoid stonefish and maintain distance from the reef face. Guided tours and air fills are available on site, and night diving is permitted.
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Book a guided tour for your first visit here, as knowing where the leopard sharks tend to rest along the wall base saves a lot of searching. Air fills are available on site, so there is no need to haul tanks from elsewhere.
Access from the shore.
Recorded at this site
Depth
14-25m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
29-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include Indian Lionfish, Snowflake Moray, Pharaoh Cuttlefish, Zebra Lionfish, Moorish Idol, Porcupinefish, Wrasses, Spotted Boxfish, Vagabond Butterflyfish, Crown of Thorns Sea Star, Clark's Anemonefish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, Painted Spiny Lobster, and Yellow Boxfish.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the wall topography and the potential for currents to strengthen without warning.
The site ranges from 14 to 25 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Waterfall Wall is a shore entry dive site.
While the site is primarily a dive location with depths reaching 25 metres, the shallower reef sections may be accessible to snorkelers depending on current conditions.
Diving at Waterfall wall in Rawai requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Waterfall wall in Rawai. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Waterfall wall in Rawai are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Waterfall wall in Rawai should be aware of jellyfish, lionfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Waterfall wall in Rawai typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Waterfall wall in Rawai typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.