Dive-site story
Situated along Koh Racha Noi south of Phuket, Manta Bay features a gently sloping granite-and-coral reef transitioning into a wide sandy plateau. The location serves as a frequent feeding area and cleaning station for oceanic wanderers passing through the Andaman Sea. Divers drift along scattered hard coral formations, staghorn fields, and granite boulders while watching the blue water for pelagic visitors.
Reliable cleaning stations that draw reef manta rays during high-season months
Expansive fields of staghorn and pore coral sheltering moray eels and reef fish
Clear open-ocean conditions offering great chances for pelagic sightings
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry northeast monsoon brings the calmest seas and the highest incidence of pelagic ray encounters.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reef Manta RayMobula alfredi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Chevron BarracudaSphyraena qenie | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whale SharkRhincodon typus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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