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Koh Bida Nai

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# Koh Bida Nai Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 40m
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Visibility
18m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong
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Best Season
November to April

Koh Bida Nai, located near Koh Phi Phi in Krabi’s Andaman Sea, is a premier diving destination featuring dramatic limestone pinnacles and underwater rock formations. This intermediate to advanced site reaches depths of 5-40 meters, attracting experienced divers seeking vibrant marine biodiversity.

Divers encounter colorful coral gardens, including hard corals and sea fans adorning the rocky structures. The site teems with tropical fish species, sweetlips, snappers, and occasional larger pelagics like reef sharks and barracudas. Macro photography enthusiasts spot nudibranchs, crustaceans, and small reef fish among coral crevices.

Strong currents are common, requiring solid diving skills and proper buoyancy control. Visibility typically ranges from 10-25 meters, depending on seasonal conditions. The site offers both wall and pinnacle diving experiences, with multiple entry points catering to different experience levels.

Best dived during the dry season (November to April), Koh Bida Nai combines geological drama with rich marine life, making it an essential Andaman Sea dive experience for intermediate to advanced divers.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Blue-spotted Cornetfish — seen at this dive site
Blue-spotted Cornetfish Fistularia commersonii bencostamagna
Ocellaris Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Ocellaris Anemonefish Amphiprion ocellaris donalddavesne
Red-tailed Butterflyfish — seen at this dive site
Red-tailed Butterflyfish Chaetodon collare donalddavesne
Giant thorny oyster — seen at this dive site
Giant thorny oyster Spondylus varius donalddavesne
Snowflake Moray — seen at this dive site
Snowflake Moray Echidna nebulosa marekkoszorek
Lined Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Lined Wrasse Anampses lineatus donalddavesne

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Strong
Visibility 18 m
Best Season November to April
GPS 7.6230°, 98.7973°