Independent community listing for the same site.
Easy shore reef with rocks, wall structure, and lively fish life.
Easy shore reef with rocks, wall structure, and lively fish life.
Kata Beach South Reef is a shore-access reef at the south end of Kata Beach in Phuket, reached by a short beach entry and surface swim. The site has small reef sections, scattered rocks, and a shallow wall-like slope that makes for an easy half-day dive or snorkel. Bannerfish, damselfish, butterfly fish, pipefish, stingrays, and flounders are among the regular sightings.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m
Depth Note
The reef is described as about 5 m deep after a short beach swim.
Best Season
Late October to June
Typical Conditions
Calmer, drier months usually give the best shore-diving conditions, with light currents and clear water.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Use calm conditions for the beach entry and watch for ordinary beach traffic.
Access Restrictions
Beach entry only; no boat is needed.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow shore dive with small reefs, rocks, and a wall-like reef section.
Snorkeling
Shallow shore reef with easy snorkeling on calm days.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Independent community listing for the same site.
Official Phuket tourism context for beach diving and snorkeling support.
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