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Frames Bay 1 and 2 as the island's most popular dive and snorkel sites, with a sandy slope, wrecks, and barracuda.
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Racha Yai, Bay 1
Sheltered Racha Yai bay with wrecks and easy training.
Boat-access bay on Racha Yai with sandy bottom, wrecks, and easy conditions for beginner scuba and training days.
About Racha Yai, Bay 1
Racha Yai, Bay 1 is a sheltered east-side bay on Racha Yai with a sandy bottom, clear water on many days, and three wrecks that make it a classic Phuket training and relaxed fun-dive stop. The site is easy to plan as a boat day, but wreck routes and traffic around the bay mean buoyancy and situational awareness still matter.
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Research Estimate At Racha Yai, Bay 1
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
Where Is Racha Yai, Bay 1?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Racha Yai, Bay 1 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
Shallow to mid-range depths.
Best Season
Year-round, with clearer water often in Nov-Mar.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered bay, low current, clear-to-workable visibility, and steady day-boat traffic.
Safety & Access At Racha Yai, Bay 1
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Watch buoyancy around the wrecks, keep clear of boat lanes, and treat any wreck entry as overhead diving.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan on a Phuket day boat, and expect the captain or tour leader to adjust the exact bay for conditions.
Legal Notes
Follow the boat briefing and any local site or marine rules in force on the day.
Local Intel For Racha Yai, Bay 1
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba divers can explore three wrecks in a calm bay across shallow to mid-range depths.
Freediving
The site is listed for freediving, with calm bay conditions and wreck structure as the main points of interest.
Snorkeling
The bay is listed for snorkeling, with calm water and a white sandy shoreline.
Wildlife at Racha Yai, Bay 1
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Racha Yai, Bay 1
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Racha Yai, Bay 1
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
