Racha Noi, Freedom Reef

Racha Noi: Diverse reef, coral beds, metal cubes, all levels.

Boat Access
8m Avg Depth
17m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Freedom Reef, is located on the north side of Racha Noi Island in Thailand. It offers a diverse underwater landscape, featuring a vibrant coral bed outside the bay and unique metal cubes serving as artificial reefs within the bay at approximately 20 meters. The shallow waters of the bay provide a calm environment, making it an excellent starting point for new divers, while the deeper reef structures cater to more experienced divers seeking exploration. There is no specific history or story provided.

Divers can expect to see a rich variety of corals, including beautiful soft corals outside the bay and extensive staghorn corals thriving within the bay. The hard corals encrusting the metal cubes also add to the habitat. While specific fish species are not mentioned, a healthy coral reef environment typically hosts numerous reef fish, crustaceans, and potentially some pelagic visitors depending on the season.

Freedom Reef is suitable for visiting year-round, with generally good conditions, but the dry season (November to May) typically offers the best visibility. Its varied depths make it ideal for both scuba divers of all levels and freedivers. Beginners can enjoy the sheltered, shallow bay, while advanced divers can explore the deeper coral beds and artificial structures.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow bay perfect for beginners; deeper reef and artificial structures challenge advanced divers.

Current Strength:

Mild

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