Banana Rock
Thailand / Ko Racha Noi
Banana Rock is a reef diving, drift diving, macro photography and manta ray encounters dive site lead in Ko Racha Noi, Thailand. The reference depth is 48-80 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is best for advanced divers. The source card points to a profile suited to reef diving, drift diving, macro photography and manta ray encounters, so WhereDive treats it as a planning lead rather than a fully surveyed site record. Confirm tide, visibility, and guide briefing before adding it to an itinerary.
Recommended level
Advanced
Recommended dives
50+
Max depth
80 m
Average depth
80 m
Current
Calm
Visibility
10-28 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Best for
Highlights
- • Ko Racha Noi dive-site lead for reef diving, drift diving, macro photography and manta ray encounters
- • Reference depth: 48-80 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
- • Likely highlights: manta rays, nudibranchs and macro life and coral gardens
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Banana Rock by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.
Marine life
Dive types
Safety notes
- • Plan conservatively around the 48-80 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
- • Treat current as calm, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
- • boat dive requires confirming entry, exit, and backup procedures before the dive.
- • This record is reference-derived; verify depth, visibility, and suitability with a local operator before diving.
- • Entry type: Boat.
- • Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.
Map and coordinates
Banana Rock
7.468, 98.298
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- Max depth
- 40 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
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- • Reference depth: 2-40 m
Camera Bay
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- Max depth
- 30 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
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Maritas Rock
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- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Banana Rock is better for Advanced or more experienced divers. OW divers should choose carefully.
What are the best months to dive here? +
The recommended months for Banana Rock are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec. Confirm current local conditions before booking.
Is the current strong here? +
The current rating is Calm. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.
What marine life can be seen? +
Common highlights include manta ray, nudibranch, coral.