Scuba diving sites at Ko Racha Noi, Phuket, Thailand.
The rock, North Pinnacle, Kanpela point. The beach, south pinnacle.
Northern Tip:
Average diving depth is around 17 meters / maximum diving depth 30 meters. A very reasonable multilevel dive site, which takes divers around pinnacles and large rocks.There is a fair display of hard and soft corals, and the usual reef fish are present in reasonable quantities. If you are lucky you should be able to sight small reef sharks, but the main attraction is probably the presence of large bullethead parrotfish, and the magical manta rays. However, diving here can be demanding because of the currents.
Southern Tip:
Average diving depth around 23 meters / maximun diving depth 40 meters +. This is a really great dive for the experienced diver.The underwater terrain is similar to that around the island's northern tip, but much deeper,the shallowest part of any consequence is at 18 meters. Fine soft corals highlight the smooth sided boulders.Crinoids and featherstars are well represented. There are fairly plentiful, reasonably sized fish, including lionfish, parrotfish, wrasse and triggerfish,as well as large visiting pelagics such as barracuda, rainbow runners and trevally. Manta rays and marbled rays frequently seen here as are whale sharks, although with slightly less regularity. All in all, this site can be compared with some sites found around Ko Similan Marine National Park, Thailand.
