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Ayara Bay, Phuket in Thailand

Just a 20-minute boat ride south of Kamala beach in Thailand, you'll discover a remarkable rocky wall dive site. This enticing location boasts a gentle cliff that gracefully descends into the crystal-clear water, reaching a maximum depth of approximately 13 meters. Whether you're a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, this dive site offers an ideal opportunity for a memorable drift dive, especially between high and low tide.

As you explore the underwater landscape, you'll be captivated by the abundance of vibrant vegetation adorning the wall. Delve into the crevices for a chance to encounter an array of fascinating macro marine life. Spanning the sandy seabed, you'll come across larger inhabitants such as groupers, stingrays, and flounders, further enhancing your underwater encounter.

Not only does this stunning dive site offer breathtaking aquatic wonders, but it also boasts optimal visibility of 11 meters. This ensures a clear and immersive diving experience for both novice adventurers and experienced divers seeking a new challenge.

Located near The Hidden Rocks in Kamala, Phuket Province, this site offers convenient access for divers eager to explore the wonders of Thailand's underwater realm. Prepare for an unforgettable and enriching dive experience at this incredible dive site.

Diving Conditions Score for Ayara Bay, Phuket in Thailand

7.5
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Ayara Bay, Phuket in Thailand

Depth

13m

Visibility

11m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Ayara Bay, Phuket in Thailand

Wave Height

0.44m

Wind Speed

6.2 m/s

Water Temp

30.6°C

Visibility

3.14km

Cloud Cover

84%

Wave Period

6.55s

Air Temperature

26.7°C

Precipitation

1.5 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ayara Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Ayara Bay

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 8.922255635491608/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.42m, Wind 3.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.850891498881431/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Ayara Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Ayara Bay: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Ayara Bay are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
16:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.42m (6.95s), Wind: 3.5 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.4m, Wind: 5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Ayara Bay, Phuket in Thailand
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ayara Bay, Phuket in Thailand

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Ayara Bay, Phuket in Thailand

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Ayara Bay, Phuket in Thailand

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Ayara Bay, Phuket in Thailand

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.6m / 44.6ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Ayara Bay, Phuket in Thailand

Ayara Bay, Phuket in Thailand shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.0°C) and December the coldest (21.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026

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