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Racha Noi, Camera Bay
Sheltered Racha Noi bay with clear water, hard coral, and photo-friendly dives.
Local operator required
Camera Bay is typically dived from Phuket day boats with a guided pickup at the end of the route.
Camera Bay gives Racha Noi a gentler profile than the island's more exposed corners, starting as an easy reef-and-sand bay before opening into bluer water outside the cove.
About Racha Noi, Camera Bay
Camera Bay is a sheltered west-side reef at Racha Noi with pale sand, granite edges, and clear water that makes it a reliable photography stop. Most dives stay relaxed inside the bay over hard coral and scattered bommies, with the option to leave the shelter and finish along a livelier outer edge where larger fish sometimes pass through.
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Research Estimate At Racha Noi, Camera Bay
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Racha Noi, Camera Bay?
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Racha Noi, Camera Bay Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Most dives begin shallow inside the bay, with common reef routing through the teens and optional continuation north where the slope can reach about 30 m.
Best Season
November to April is the most reliable season for west-side Racha Noi dives, although the Racha Islands can still offer strong visibility outside that peak window.
Typical Conditions
Expect a sheltered bay with white sand, hard coral, and rocky edges, usually with light current inside the cove and clearer blue water toward the outer edge.
Safety & Access At Racha Noi, Camera Bay
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
The inner bay is the calmest part of the dive, but profiles that leave the cove can deepen quickly and may finish as a drift pickup. Plan gas and depth around the route your guide actually runs.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; this site is normally reached on guided day trips from Phuket.
Local Intel For Racha Noi, Camera Bay
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Camera Bay is usually dived as an easy reef profile for photographers and newer divers, with the option to continue out of the bay if the group and conditions suit a longer outer-edge finish.
Wildlife at Racha Noi, Camera Bay
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Racha Noi, Camera Bay
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Racha Noi, Camera Bay
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
