Dive-site story
Situated along the northeast coast of Koh Racha Yai, Bay 1 serves as one of Phuket's primary dive training locations. Sheltered sandy flats transition into a sloping reef system characterized by hard corals, staghorn thickets, and multiple purpose-built artificial reef installations, including concrete cubes and sunken statues.
Extensive artificial reef structures including concrete cubes and submerged sculptures
Calm, protected conditions ideal for training courses and checkout dives
Frequent sightings of moray eels, barracuda schools, and stingrays over the sand
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Accessible year-round, though dry northeast monsoon months offer the calmest seas and highest water clarity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevron BarracudaSphyraena qenie | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmargin MorayGymnothorax flavimarginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Titan TriggerfishBalistoides viridescens | Common | ||||||||||||
| CuttlefishSepia pharaonis | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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