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Banana Rock

Thailand / Phuket Island

Banana Rock is a reef diving and macro photography dive site lead in Phuket Island, 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 and macro photography, 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.

Phuket Island diving destination view

Recommended level

Advanced

Recommended dives

50+

Max depth

80 m

Average depth

80 m

Current

Mild

Visibility

10-28 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec

Best for

Beginner friendly No
AOW recommended Yes
Photography friendly Yes
Limited drift experience Yes

Highlights

  • • Phuket Island dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
  • • Reference depth: 48-80 m
  • • Entry: boat dive
  • • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
  • • Likely highlights: 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

nudibranchcoral

Dive types

ReefMacro

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 48-80 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
  • • Treat current as mild, 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

7.889, 98.405

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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 Mild. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.

What marine life can be seen? +

Common highlights include nudibranch, coral.