Racha Noi, Banana Rock
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 Rock offers some of Similan Islands's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
We often drop into Banana Rock for a gentle, easy dive, especially when the main Racha Noi sites are a bit busy. It’s a shallow spot, topping out at 17 metres, making it great for newer divers or anyone looking for a relaxed bottom time. The landscape here is mostly rocky, with plenty of small crevices to peek into. We usually find plenty of lionfish tucked away and often spot schools of yellowback fusiliers cruising by. It’s not the most dramatic reef, but it’s consistently pleasant and a good place to unwind.
Typical Racha Noi, Banana Rock 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 Rock
Racha Noi, Banana Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Racha Noi, Banana Rock, 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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