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Koh Doc Mai
Koh Doc Mai is a Phuket wall dive with caves and macro life.
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Local guides matter because current direction changes which wall side and cave section are safest to dive.
Boat-access limestone island wall dive east of Phuket, with east-side caves and a western coral slope.
About Koh Doc Mai
Koh Doc Mai is a boat-access limestone island wall dive east of Phuket, with east-side caves and a western coral slope. The site rewards slow wall inspection, but the current can build into a drift and the caves demand overhead awareness.
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Research Estimate At Koh Doc Mai
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthModerate current
Surge StrengthLight surge
Where Is Koh Doc Mai?
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Koh Doc Mai Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 30m
Depth Note
Wall diving around ~30 m, with caves on the east side reported at about 18 m and 22 m.
Best Season
November to April generally brings better weather and visibility, but the site is dived through most of the year.
Typical Conditions
Wall and cave diving with weak-to-moderate currents that can turn strong, plus visibility that usually sits in the mid-range.
Safety & Access At Koh Doc Mai
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Keep depth awareness on the wall and treat the cave sections as overhead environments.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, and the east-side caves mean overhead training is required if you enter the cave sections.
Legal Notes
Follow standard Phuket boat-dive rules and local marine-life etiquette; no special public permit was identified.
Local Intel For Koh Doc Mai
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Wall dive to around 30 m, with multiple caves on the east side at approximately 18–22 m.
Freedive
Not a freedive-first site; the wall profile, caves, and current profile make scuba the better fit.
Snorkel
Not a snorkel-focused site because the action is on the wall and around the cave sections below the surface.
Koh Doc Mai Dive Conditions Planner
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Wildlife at Koh Doc Mai
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Recent Logged Visits At Koh Doc Mai
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Koh Doc Mai
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
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Koh Doc Mai Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Koh Doc Mai Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
diverstars.com · Operator Page
Wall dive with moderate-to-strong current and 5-15 m visibility.
thailandliveaboards.com · Guide Page
Vertical wall to 30 m with a hard coral garden on the west side.
www.notroublesjustbubbles.com · Guide Page
Wall, caves, visibility 5-25 m, weak-to-medium currents, and November-April seasonality.
www.phuketdivetours.com · Operator Page
Boat-trip dive with strong currents possible and NE monsoon season guidance.
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