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Racha Noi, South Tip
Advanced boat dive with mantas and strong current.
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About Racha Noi, South Tip
South Tip is a boat-access current reef at the southern tip of Racha Noi, built around huge granite boulders, a manta cleaning-station ridge, and steeper outer faces that drop away fast. It is one of Phuket's signature advanced dives: rewarding when the tide and flow line up, but only for divers who are comfortable reading current and following a drift-style profile.
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Racha Noi, South Tip Planning Details
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Reported Depth
9m - 40m
Depth Note
Depths reported to range from 9 m to 40 m; manta rays are most commonly seen near 40 m south of the main root.
Best Season
October through June, with peak manta chances from November to April.
Typical Conditions
Strong to very strong current is the defining condition, and the site is usually run as a drift dive with a careful pickup plan.
Safety & Access At Racha Noi, South Tip
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Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Strong current is present at all times; recommended for advanced divers only.
Access Restrictions
Operators usually reserve South Tip for advanced-certified divers because the current can be strong and changeable.
Legal Notes
Standard Racha day trips do not normally carry a national park fee, but you still follow the boat operator's schedule and briefings.
Local Intel For Racha Noi, South Tip
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Scuba Diving
Advanced-level dive due to persistent strong current; features large rock formations from shallow to ~40 m.
Freediving
Not recommended for casual freediving; the current and depth make it a scuba-first site for most visitors.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkelling site. The exposed boulder field and strong current make surface-only use impractical except in very calm conditions.
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Manta cleaning-station ridge, strong currents, and coral on sheltered boulders.
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