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Racha Yai, Bay 3
Sheltered east-side bay on Koh Racha Yai with coral, sand, and easy diving.
Local operator required
Boat logistics are routine, but local trip operators and site briefings make the day easier.
Beginner-friendly boat dive with coral patches, sand flats, and a drift option toward Bay 2.
About Racha Yai, Bay 3
Racha Yai Bay 3 is the smallest bay on the east side of Koh Racha Yai, with a calm white-sand basin, hard coral gardens around Lucy Reef, and a gradual slope into deeper reef. It is a classic beginner-friendly dive with an easy training feel, and the bay also works well for snorkeling or a relaxed drift toward Bay 2 when conditions line up. Boat trips from Phuket are routine, and the sheltered setting is the main reason the site stays so popular.
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Research Estimate At Racha Yai, Bay 3
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Racha Yai, Bay 3?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Racha Yai, Bay 3 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 35m
Depth Note
Reef depth reported as 18–30 m
Best Season
Year-round, with May to October often offering the most reliable east-side conditions.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered east-side bay with white sand, hard coral gardens, a gentle slope, and an occasional drift line toward Bay 2.
Safety & Access At Racha Yai, Bay 3
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Treat the deeper reef edge as a normal depth check and keep an eye on drift changes near the north end of the bay.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal route for dive trips, but the bay is also used heavily for snorkeling and training use.
Legal Notes
Shared-use bay; follow operator site plans and keep clear of boat lanes.
Local Intel For Racha Yai, Bay 3
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A calm bay dive with coral patches, sand flats, and an optional drift line toward Bay 2 from the north side.
Freediving
The calm water and shallow coral flats make controlled breath-hold practice possible, but the deeper sections are better left to scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is a normal use case here because the bay is sheltered and shallow in the inner section.
Recent Logged Visits At Racha Yai, Bay 3
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Racha Yai, Bay 3
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
