Yanui

# Yanui Dive Site, Phuket

Yanui is a scenic dive site located near Phuket in Thailand’s Andaman Sea, offering accessible underwater exploration for divers of various skill levels. This shallow to moderate depth site, typically ranging from 5-20 meters, features attractive rocky formations and sandy areas that create an interesting topography for exploration.

Divers can expect to encounter a diverse array of marine life including colorful reef fish, groupers, snappers, and occasionally larger pelagic species. The site’s rocky outcrops support healthy coral growth, providing habitat for smaller creatures like nudibranchs, crustaceans, and moray eels. Visibility typically ranges from 10-20 meters depending on seasonal conditions.

Yanui suits beginners and intermediate divers due to its moderate depth and manageable currents. The site’s proximity to Phuket makes it an ideal choice for shore-based diving or day trips. Seasonal considerations apply, with the dry season (November-April) offering optimal diving conditions. The site’s calm bays and sheltered location provide a relaxing diving experience while delivering rewarding encounters with Andaman Sea marine biodiversity.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Black-barred Halfbeak Hemiramphus far davigrapsus

Phuket Pit Viper Trimeresurus phuketensis muangpaisuetrong

Peacock Damsel Pomacentrus pavo jiayuann

Domino Nudibranch Phyllidiella zeylanica okiedivenut

Costate Nerite Nerita costata pavelkornev

Downing's Shrimpgoby Amblyeleotris downingi jiayuann

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)