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Racha Noi, Camera Bay

Sheltered Racha Noi bay with clear water, hard coral, and photo-friendly dives.

ScubaBoat EntryBeginner
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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

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VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
Current StrengthStrong current
Surge StrengthHeavy surge

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Racha Noi, Camera Bay Planning Details

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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

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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

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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.

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Wildlife at Racha Noi, Camera Bay

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Racha Noi, Camera Bay Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

www.idcphuket.com Β· Operator

Operator page with route profile, depth, visibility, current, and pelagic sightings.

www.phuket101.net Β· Travel Guide
Updated Apr 8, 2025

Independent Phuket dive guide with regional seasonality and visibility context.

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