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Quiet southern bay, monkey sightings, facilities, and evening access closure.
Dive Spot Guide•
Nual beach
Quiet southern-bay reef with coral and turtles.
A shallow Koh Larn shore dive with clear water, coral along the slope, and easy snorkel access when the bay is calm.
About Nual beach
Nual Beach is Koh Larn's sheltered southern-bay shore dive and snorkel spot, where a shallow coral slope runs away from the beach into calm clear water. It suits beginners and easy-going day trips, with reef fish, turtles, nudibranchs, and the occasional monkey sighting on shore.
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Research Estimate At Nual beach
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessEasy entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Nual beach?
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Nual beach Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 14m
Depth Note
The reef starts shallow off the beach and slopes into a long coral reef, with the main dive profile in the mid-teens at most.
Best Season
October to January and April.
Typical Conditions
A sheltered southern-bay reef with clear water, light current, and a shallow slope that works well for snorkeling and beginner dives.
Safety & Access At Nual beach
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficSharp coral
Safety Notes
Watch for boats and jet skis near the surface, avoid the coral and urchin-covered edges, and do not feed or corner the monkeys on shore.
Access Restrictions
Daytime access only for the reserve/private-property section; the beach closes at night.
Legal Notes
Evening access to the reserve/private-property section is closed.
Local Intel For Nual beach
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed shore dive along the sandy slope and coral edge, with enough variety to work well for beginner practice in calm water.
Freediving
The shallow, clear bay can work for relaxed freediving close to shore, especially on calm days.
Snorkeling
Clear water and a shallow reef edge make snorkeling one of the main reasons to come here.
Wildlife at Nual beach
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Nual beach
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Nual beach
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
