Dive-site story
Located off the southern tip of Phuket near Rawai, Buddha Island features submerged granite boulders transitioning into hard coral slopes and sandy patches. The site is named after the monastery and prominent Buddha statue on the adjacent islet. Divers explore sheltered coral gardens populated by reef dwellers, with occasional drift profiles running along the outer rocky edges when tidal flows pick up.
Granite boulder formations forming swim-throughs and sheltering reef marine life
Expansive fields of pore corals, table corals, and sea anemones
Sheltered conditions suitable for refresher dives and training
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The northeast monsoon brings the calmest seas and best underwater visibility to southern Phuket.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue-spotted stingrayNeotrygon kuhlii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmargin morayGymnothorax flavimarginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pharaoh cuttlefishSepia pharaonis | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Rare |
Marine forecast
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