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Dive Spot Guide•
Koh Doc Mai
Koh Doc Mai is a Phuket wall dive with caves and macro life.
Local operator required
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
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight 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
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
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 Diving
Wall dive to around 30 m, with multiple caves on the east side at approximately 18–22 m.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the wall profile, caves, and current profile make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-focused site because the action is on the wall and around the cave sections below the surface.
Wildlife at Koh Doc Mai
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Koh Doc Mai
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Koh Doc Mai
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
