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Dive Spot Guide•
Koh Waeo
Sheltered Phuket reef around two islands and channel
Local operator required
Local Phuket operators handle the boat trip, mooring, and site access.
Half-day boat access from Nai Yang, light-to-moderate currents, and a shallow reef layout make this one of Phuket's easier outings.
About Koh Waeo
Koh Waeo is a sheltered Phuket reef around two small islands and the channel between them. The dive moves over healthy coral, boulders, and reef edges, with plenty of fish and an easy layout that suits newer divers. It is typically run as a half-day boat trip from Nai Yang, with the main season from November to April. Calm water, clear sightlines, and shallow reef edges also make it useful for snorkelers.
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Research Estimate At Koh Waeo
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Koh Waeo?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Koh Waeo Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 18m
Depth Note
Two small islands and the channel between them are commonly dived from 4 to 18 m.
Best Season
November to April
Typical Conditions
Healthy reef around two small islands and the channel between them, with soft and hard corals, gorgonians, barrel sponges, and about 10 m visibility.
Safety & Access At Koh Waeo
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibility
Safety Notes
Keep to the reef edges and use the boat moorings and local operator plan. It is easy, but still a real boat dive.
Access Restrictions
Trips are listed only between November and April.
Legal Notes
Koh Waeo sits in the Sirinat National Park trip area, so use local operators and park-friendly behavior.
Local Intel For Koh Waeo
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
You can circle each island or explore the channel, with soft and hard corals, gorgonians, barrel sponges, and sea fans on the reef.
Freediving
The shallow reef edges can work for very conservative freediving, but the site is best known as an easy scuba and snorkel trip.
Snorkeling
This is a good snorkeling reef when seas are calm, especially around the shallow island edges and channel.
Wildlife at Koh Waeo
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Koh Waeo
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Koh Waeo
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
