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RACHA NOI ISLAND DIVE SITES

Racha Noi Dive Site information

Racha Noi Islands dive sites are split into 4 main locations North and South and East and West, so diving here will depends what time of year you visit.  From October to April the West coastline Dive sites are favoured by most Dive boat Captains, however around April they tend to favour the East coastline dive sites that are protected from the westerly monsoon winds.

Racha Noi dive site Video

Racha Noi is located south of Phuket just over 90 minutes boat ride from Chalong marina.

Types of Fish: Manta rays & odd whale sharks, and leopard sharks at the southern end of the island.

Reef: hard rock Pinnacles some soft corals.

Racha Noi Overview

Racha Noi is a small island located off the southern coast of Phuket, Thailand, and it is known for its beautiful beaches and clear blue waters. Racha Noi is also a popular destination for scuba diving, as it offers a range of dive sites that are suitable for divers of all skill levels.

One of the most popular dive sites at Racha Noi is South Point, which is known for its beautiful coral reefs and diverse marine life. The site is located on the southern tip of the island and offers a variety of dive options, including shallow reefs, deep walls, and wrecks. South Point is home to a wide range of coral and fish, including anemones, clownfish, parrotfish, and even the occasional shark.

Another popular dive site at Racha Noi is the North Point, which is located on the northern tip of the island. The site is known for its beautiful coral reefs and diverse marine life, including anemones, clownfish, and a wide range of other fish. The North Point is a great place for beginners, as it offers shallow reefs and easy diving conditions.

For experienced divers, Racha Noi also offers a number of deeper dive sites that offer a greater range of marine life and more challenging diving conditions. One of the most popular sites for experienced divers is the West of Eden, which is located on the western side of the island. The site is known for its deep walls and strong currents, and it is home to a variety of marine life, including sharks, manta rays, and a wide range of fish.

In addition to its beautiful dive sites, Racha Noi is also known for its clear waters and excellent visibility, which makes it a great destination for scuba diving. The island is located in the Andaman Sea, which is known for its warm, clear waters and rich marine life. The waters around Racha Noi are generally calm, making it an ideal destination for divers of all skill levels.

When diving in Racha Noi, it’s important to choose a reputable dive operator and make sure to follow all safety guidelines. It’s also a good idea to get dive insurance, as this will provide financial protection in case of any accidents or emergencies while diving.

Overall, scuba diving in Racha Noi is a fantastic way to experience the beauty of the Andaman Sea and explore the underwater world. With warm waters, clear visibility, and a wide range of dive sites to choose from, Racha Noi is the perfect destination for a scuba diving holiday. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, there are dive sites to suit all skill levels, and the warm waters and clear visibility make Racha Noi an ideal destination for a scuba diving holiday.

RACHA NOI – MARINA BAY

Marina Bay at the west side (AKA Maritas Rock dive site) has large submerged granite rocks that are covered with a mixture of sea whips, fire coral, and rocky boulders swim through’s (21m-23m) and around the hard and soft corals the usual reef-fish, if youre lucky you should be able to sight small reef sharks, but the main attraction is probably the presence of large parrotfish.

Divers can expect Visibility 15m – 30m and currents can be moderate to strong running North to South and visa versa. The depth can be between 8m – 50m – with a large boulder swim -though at 8m – 30m

Marina Bay is not advisable and often unsuitable for beginners due to open sea conditions and depth, the dive site can have extreme currents sometimes running between boulders under no circumstances should this site be attempted by anyone other than advanced divers.

RACHA NOI – SOUTH TIP

Racha Noi South Tip was once regarded as a dive site only visited by Liveaboards however its now classed as a day trip site, but you may find it hard to find a boat heading here as currents are incredibly strong being both vertical and horizontal running Northeast to southwest and versa in directions so the site itself dictates that only very experienced divers should dive here.

Racha Noi South tip lies at the southern end of Rach Noi South Tip and is without a doubt one of the best dive sites you will find while diving here in Phuket. The site is approximately two hours and 15 mins from Chalong Bay. A reasonable multi-level dive site, which takes divers around pinnacles and large rocks, there’s a plateau south of the island that has many rocky outcrops and large boulders.

The site has soft corals attached to smooth rocky boulders here you will find Crinoid and colorful Long Arm Feather Stars, lionfish, Bearded Scorpion Fish, Wrasse, and Triggerfish, in deeper waters look for Leopard sharks, White tip reef sharks, as well as Manta Ray’s and Whale sharks that are often seen around this Island.

RACHA NOI SOUTH TIP DIVING CONSIDERATIONS

South Tip at the bottom of the island has a maximum depth of 40-50m the site average depth is 23m and stars between 12m dropping to its deepest point 50m and visibility can be 15m – 30m. Currents here can be strong to very strong and the site may not have a mooring line, not many boat operators travel to this site due to the distance, and logistics of diving with Advanced groups only.

Warning  South Tip Dive sites are unsuitable for beginners due to open sea conditions and depth, extreme currents running between the Island and boulders, under no circumstances should this site be attempted by any but experienced divers and you should note that only good dive companies and opperators will take divers with certifications of Advanced diver or above to this site

RACHA NOI & DIVING COURSES

Racha Noi Dive sites are great for PADI Adventure Dives If you are thinking of completing your PADI Advance Open Water Diver Course in Phuket you can complete the course in 2 days by completing 5 Adventure Dives. Its likely you will scuba Dive with your PADI Instructor at Racha Noi Island as part of the 2 Day PADI Advanced Open Water Course, or 3rd Day Open water Course

AVAILABLE AT RACHA NOI AS PADI ADVENTURE DIVES ARE:

  • PADI Boat Diver
  • PADI Deep Diver
  • PADI Drift Diver
  • PADI Enriched Air Nitrox
  • PADI Fish Identification
  • PADI Underwater Photography
  • PADI Underwater Naturalist