Racha Noi East Coast Bay

East Coast Bay is towards the southern tip of Racha Noi. Visibility is usually excellent, especially during the monsoon season months from June to September due to being protected from the easterly winds. Giant manta rays can often be encountered here as they gravitate towards Racha Noi to feed when the conditions bring plankton towards the surface.

Racha Noi East Coast Bay

Beautiful both below & above the water, East Coast Bay offers relaxed diving & attractive conditions to divers. Sandy areas are populated with hard corals, while boulders hosting both hard & soft corals are strewn down an undulating slope into the deep blue at around 40 meters. Although in general Racha Noi isn’t as rich in marine life as some areas like Phi Phi, it is the only dive location close to Phuket & Phi Phi where giant manta rays are often encountered.

Dive Site Information

Level: All levels of certified divers.
Depth: 5m to 40m.
Visibility: 15m to 40m.
Current: Mild.
Water Temp: Around 29°C / 84°F.
When: All year round. Especially good during the monsoon season from June to September when visibility can be at it’s best.
Marine Life: Giant manta rays, lionfish, barracuda, snapper, & many other marine creatures usually found in a tropical reef environment.