Thailand
Kathu
Kathu is a district-level city in Phuket Province, Thailand. It sits inland from the Andaman Sea coast and functions as a gateway for divers heading to Phuket’s offshore sites. While Kathu itself isn’t a primary dive hub, the nearby Phuket area hosts a wide range of dive centers offering boat trips to wrecks, reefs, and pinnacles in the Andaman Sea. Conditions in the region vary with the season, typically warm tropical waters and good visibility near the main diving season, with a variety of reef life around nearby sites. For practical access, travelers often base in Kathu and make day trips or short drives to Phuket’s coastal dive centers and boat charters.
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Dive sites and dive centers around Kathu
Nearby Dive Sites (19)
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- 15.1 km · 30 min
Nearby cities for scuba diving around Kathu
The best time to dive in Kathu
The best months to dive in Kathu are from March to April. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.
Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.
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