rumblefishadventure.com · Operator
Kata Beach's top walk-in reef with daily shore dives, training use, and strong macro appeal.
Dive Spot Guide•
Kata Reef North
Shallow Kata Beach shore dive with macro critters and nursery feel.
Walk-in Phuket shore dive for beginner-friendly macro sessions, training dives, and night dives when Kata Beach conditions are calm.
About Kata Reef North
Kata Reef North is a calm Kata Beach shore dive with a shallow reef-and-muck mix, a nursery feel, and a strong macro focus. It suits beginner-friendly training, night dives, and relaxed photography because the entry is easy and the site is shallow, but the plan still depends on beach conditions and seasonal windows. It is especially useful for easy, low-stress shore sessions when the beach is settled.
•
Research Estimate At Kata Reef North
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessEasy entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Kata Reef North?
This spotNearby spotsExplore nearby spots on the map
Community sourced coordinates.
Kata Reef North Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 20m
Depth Note
Shallow shore reef with a reported maximum depth around 20 m.
Best Season
November to April
Typical Conditions
Shallow shore reef with mixed reef and muck patches, calm water on good days, and variable visibility.
Safety & Access At Kata Reef North
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilitySurgeWaves
Safety Notes
Watch surf, beach chop, and sand stir-up in the shallows. After rough weather, visibility can swing quickly and the reef gets busy with trainees.
Access Restrictions
Shore entry from Kata Beach; access is best on calm beach days and seasonal operating windows.
Legal Notes
Follow local beach-access and operator rules; some dive centers run the site seasonally.
Local Intel For Kata Reef North
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shore-entry scuba dive with mixed reef and muck terrain and a macro focus; works well for beginners, training dives, and relaxed photographers.
Freediving
The shallow beach entry and calm lagoon-style water can suit confident freedivers on calm days.
Snorkeling
Shallow reef sections can work for snorkelers when Kata Beach is calm, though the best macro finds are for divers.
Wildlife at Kata Reef North
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Kata Reef North
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Kata Reef North
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
