Advanced Strong Boat

Southern End

Thailand / Phuket Island

Southern End is a drift diving dive site lead in Phuket Island, Thailand. The reference depth is 15-25 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 drift diving, 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

25 m

Average depth

25 m

Current

Strong

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 No

Limited drift experience No

Highlights

• Phuket Island dive-site lead for drift diving
• Reference depth: 15-25 m
• Entry: boat dive
• Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
• Likely highlights: sharks

What this page helps you answer

If you are comparing Southern End by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.

Marine life

shark

Dive types

Drift

Safety notes

• Plan conservatively around the 15-25 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
• Treat current as strong, 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.

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