Racha Noi, Banana Bay South
Protected Area
กำหนดพื้นที่เกาะราชาใหญ่ เกาะราชาน้อย ตำบลราไวย์ อำเภอเมืองภูเก็ต จังหวัดภูเก็ต
Why dive here
With 173+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, eagle rays, giant moray eels, whale sharks and clownfish - Racha Noi, Banana Bay South offers some of Similan Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Banana Bay South, on the eastern side of Racha Noi, is a pretty straightforward reef dive. We usually start shallower, around 5-7 meters, and then gently slope down to the sand at 17 meters. It's a nice, easy drift along the coral bommies and hard coral formations, perfect for newer divers or those who just want a relaxed second dive. You'll see plenty of the usual reef fish here – parrotfish munching away, schools of snapper hanging out, and often a few blue-spotted rays resting on the sand. It’s a good spot to really practice buoyancy and just cruise.
Typical Racha Noi, Banana Bay South Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Racha Noi, Banana Bay South
Racha Noi, Banana Bay South Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Racha Noi, Banana Bay South, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (8.1, 98.3) (6km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.7–30.4°C
Current Speed
5.1 cm/s
Direction: S (191.3°)
Salinity
29.75 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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