Gekko Scuba Divers | Racha Yai

Overview:
Speculation is that this reef on the northeastern coast of Racha Yai island is so named as it is the nearest one to “home” for day boats out of Phuket. As is the case for all reef dives on the east side of the island, dives are done as leisurely drifts in the direction of the current.

Characteristics:
The reef, dominated by hard corals and scattered rocks, slopes from about 10 meters to a sandy bottom at 20 to 25 meters. Near the mouth of the northernmost bay (Bay 1) lies a small wreck at a depth of about 23 meters.
Highlights:
Longsnout pipefish are sometimes seen in the sandy areas as are mantis shrimp. The reef itself is home to the usual tropical reef fish such as trumpet fish, cornet fish, puffers, and porcupine fish. And schools of snappers and fusiliers flow past in undulating rivers.
Marcia's notes:
Due to its location at the northern end of the island, tidal currents can be swifter here than on other reefs further to the south. This site is appropriate for all levels of divers.