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Bungalow Bay, Phuket in Thailand

Bungalow Bay is the largest bay dive site on the western side of Ratchayi Island in Thailand's Phuket Province. This popular dive spot offers two exciting options for divers - exploring the south wall and the north wall of the bay. In the middle of the bay, there's a concrete artificial fish reef teeming with a wide variety of underwater creatures and fish.

Diving along the north wall reveals a captivating landscape of boulders scattered around. On the artificial fish reefs, divers frequently encounter schools of spiny dogfish and pike, creating a mesmerizing sight. Make sure to keep an eye out for rare macroscopic creatures like yellowfin reef fish and frogfish. As you explore, you'll also come across large sea eels and sea snakes peeking out from the shade of rocks. The bay is adorned with a vibrant array of colorful butterflyfish and damselfish, adding to the beauty of this underwater paradise.

With a visibility of 13m and a maximum depth of 14m, Bungalow Bay is an ideal dive site for beginners. Its close proximity to Bungalow Bay in Phuket Province makes it easily accessible for divers. Immerse yourself in the wonders of this enticing dive site and create unforgettable memories beneath the pristine waters of Thailand.

Diving Conditions Score for Bungalow Bay, Phuket in Thailand

7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Bungalow Bay, Phuket in Thailand

Depth

14m

Visibility

13m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Bungalow Bay, Phuket in Thailand

Wave Height

0.62m

Wind Speed

13 m/s

Water Temp

30.6°C

Visibility

17.14km

Cloud Cover

98%

Wave Period

7.05s

Air Temperature

28.8°C

Precipitation

1.5 mm

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

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.122599516908213/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.62m, Wind 13.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.671557446808511/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at Bungalow 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
17:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.62m (6.9s), Wind: 13.6 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.6m (6.9s), Wind: 18.6 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 12.9 m/s

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

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

Ideal Conditions for Bungalow Bay, Phuket in Thailand

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

10.4m / 34.1ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.0m / 6.6ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Bungalow Bay, Phuket in Thailand

Bungalow Bay, Phuket in Thailand shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (28.4°C) and December the coldest (23.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.0m 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 21, 2026

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