This dive site is known for being easy to access and suitable for divers of varying experience levels, including families with children learning to dive alongside experienced parents. It offers a chance to observe numerous small marine creatures both on the reef and over sandy areas. Kata Beach is particularly recognized as a good location for spotting seahorses. The site provides opportunities for exploring diverse underwater environments.
Kata Beach South
Accessible reef dive perfect for macro, training, and seahorses.
Boat Access
10m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
coral reefmacro photographybeginner friendlyseahorsemuck divingtraining dive
Marine Life
Scorpionfish
Anemonefish
Common Lionfish
Boxfish
Pipefish
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Ghost Pipefish
Nudibranch
Snowflake Moray
Pufferfish
Frogfish
Hard Coral
Shrimp
Crab
Seahorse
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow depths and easy conditions suit beginners, while macro life appeals to experienced divers.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
Nearby Dive Sites
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Calm, shallow site ideal for beginners with artificial reef.
