Racha Noi Bay
Racha Noi Bay is a scenic bay on the far south-east side of Racha Noi, close to South Tip, so novices are often dived here while experienced divers do South Tip. A large plateau of soft white sand makes an easy beginner dive in usually clear water. Heading east a rocky reef drops to sand at about 35 m, and to the south a small rocky islet can be followed along a reef between 10 and 25 m. Its proximity to the manta site means pelagics and mantas are always possible.
Facts
- Region: Thailand – Phuket & Phi Phi
- Area: Racha Noi
- Depth: 5–35 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: moderate
- Type: bay, reef, drift
- Coordinates: 7.4705, 98.3118 (approximate)
- Highlights: white sand plateau, manta ray, pelagics
- Tips: When the current runs south along the reef it can turn into a long drift – carry an SMB.