How deep is the sea near the shore on Phu Quoc beaches — can you dive close to the beach?
From messages by 2 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 27 days ago
In April, underwater visibility at central western Long Beach and southeastern Khem Beach was very poor—no farther than arm’s length. For snorkeling or diving with good visibility, take a boat excursion to the coral reefs.
27 days ago Long Beach and Khem Beach; boat trips to coral reefs
About 10 meters from shore the water is already waist-deep, and it stays roughly the same depth for another 15 meters. Even in waves, if you get pulled, you can simply stand up and walk back to shore.
Waist depth: ~10m from shore
Around two weeks ago there were constant waves at the beach, but swimming was safe. About 30 meters from shore the depth was just above waist level — good for riding waves without risk of being pulled under.
Above waist depth: ~30m from shore
Phu Quoc beaches are not ideal for diving at 2–3 meter depth close to shore — the shallow zone extends quite far out. Further from shore the depth is adequate for swimming and diving.