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Stone Coral Garden, Phuket in Thailand

Stone Coral Garden is a popular diving site in Thailand, located near Nai Thon, Phuket Province. This dive spot offers an immersive experience for beginner divers, with a maximum depth of 12 meters and excellent visibility of around 10 meters. The captivating beauty of this underwater garden is enhanced by the diverse range of hard corals and the mesmerizing play of sun rays between the magnificent coral formations.

One of the highlights of Stone Coral Garden is the abundance of marine life. Divers can encounter various species of fish, including glassfish and juvenile reef fish that often swim in schools. Additionally, barracudas, moray eels, and snappers can be spotted during the dive.

The diving journey at Stone Coral Garden begins at the corner near monkey rocks, where the coastline curves inward, revealing a landscape adorned with huge boulders and vibrant coral formations. The reef stretches all the way to Ping Island near Nai Yang, providing an opportunity to explore different landscapes dominated by distinct types of corals. While the visibility remains excellent at depths ranging from 2 to 6 meters, it decreases past this range. At approximately 12 meters, the reef transitions into a sandy ocean floor, offering the chance to encounter graceful stingrays. Turtles are also frequent visitors to this enchanting dive site.

Experience the wonders of Stone Coral Garden, a captivating dive site that showcases the natural beauty of Thailand's underwater world. Explore the vibrant coral formations, encounter a wide array of marine life, and create unforgettable memories as you dive into the depths of this Nai Thon gem.

Diving Conditions Score for Stone Coral Garden, Phuket in Thailand

8.4
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Stone Coral Garden, Phuket in Thailand

Depth

12m

Visibility

10m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Stone Coral Garden, Phuket in Thailand

Wave Height

0.38m

Wind Speed

4.1 m/s

Water Temp

30.3°C

Visibility

10.08km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

7.65s

Air Temperature

26.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Stone Coral Garden
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Dive Score Chart for Stone Coral Garden

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 9.21856233766234/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.38m, Wind 4.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 9.041207843137254/10.

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

Sunrise at Stone Coral Garden: 06:00
Sunset at Stone Coral Garden: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Stone Coral Garden 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: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.38m (7.7s), Wind: 4.1 m/s

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Best Night
22:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.36m, Wind: 1.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Stone Coral Garden, Phuket in Thailand
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Stone Coral Garden, 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 Stone Coral Garden, 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 Stone Coral Garden, Phuket in Thailand

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

Ideal Conditions for Stone Coral Garden, Phuket in Thailand

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.3m / 43.6ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Stone Coral Garden, Phuket in Thailand

Stone Coral Garden, Phuket in Thailand shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.1°C) and December the coldest (21.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 0.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, 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 18, 2026

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