Racha Yai, Lucy’s Reef
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 Yai, Lucy’s Reef offers some of Similan Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Lucy’s Reef at Racha Yai is a solid spot for easing back into things or for newer divers finding their fins. It’s pretty shallow, topping out around 18 metres, which means plenty of light for spotting the usual reef suspects – parrotfish munching on coral and schools of fusiliers shimmering above. We often see blue-spotted rays tucked into the sand and sometimes a curious moray peeking from a crevice. It’s a comfortable dive, good for a gentle drift, and a nice warm-up before hitting some of the more demanding Similan sites.
Typical Racha Yai, Lucy’s Reef 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 Yai, Lucy’s Reef
Racha Yai, Lucy’s Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Racha Yai, Lucy’s Reef, 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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