www.acdcdivingphuket.com · Operator
Operator destination page calling Banana Bay the island's most popular dive site and describing the shallow bay and deeper outer water.
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Banana Bay South, Racha Noi
Calm boat-access bay with coral gardens and manta potential.
ScubaBoat EntryBeginner
PinnacleReef
Local operator required
The site is normally run as a Phuket day-boat dive, especially for beginner and refresher-style trips.
Easy Phuket day-boat dive on Racha Noi's east side with shallow coral gardens, sandy slope, and all-level conditions.
About Banana Bay South, Racha Noi
Banana Bay South, Racha Noi is a calm east-side bay reached by boat, with a sandy slope, hard coral bommies, and shallow coral gardens that make it suitable for beginner-to-advanced scuba and relaxed snorkel plans. The bay is usually low-current, but the day-boat schedule and weather chop shape the plan.
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Research Estimate At Banana Bay South, Racha Noi
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthNo current
Surge StrengthFlat calm
Where Is Banana Bay South, Racha Noi?
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Banana Bay South, Racha Noi Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 25m
Depth Note
Depths are commonly described as 3-25 m+, with shallow coral gardens near the entry and deeper water farther out in the bay.
Best Season
October to June
Typical Conditions
A calm, clear bay with a gently sloping sandy bottom, hard coral bommies, and very minor current.
Safety & Access At Banana Bay South, Racha Noi
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficRestricted accessWaves
Safety Notes
The bay is generally calm, but stay aware of boat movement and any weather chop when entering or exiting the day-boat lineup.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan the dive through a Phuket day boat and keep the shallowest plan for calm windows.
Legal Notes
Follow local boat and marine-park rules; this is a managed day-dive bay rather than a free-entry beach.
Local Intel For Banana Bay South, Racha Noi
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Described as suitable for all levels, with a broad depth range from very shallow to 25 m+.
Freedive
The shallow coral gardens and calm water can suit relaxed freedives, but the site is better thought of as an easy boat-dive bay.
Snorkel
Yes, snorkelers can enjoy the shallow bay on calm days.
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Wildlife at Banana Bay South, Racha Noi
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Recent Logged Visits At Banana Bay South, Racha Noi
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Avg. Visibility20m
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Banana Bay South, Racha Noi Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.divephukettoday.com · Dive Directory
Directory page with explicit depth, visibility, current, and season details.
www.localdivethailand.com · Operator
Operator page describing the site as easy, calm, and often devoid of current, with shallow coral gardens and 20 m+ visibility.
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