How deep is the sea near the shore on Phu Quoc beaches — can you dive close to the beach?
Based on 1 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 9 days ago
TL;DR
On most Phu Quoc beaches, waist-deep water starts around 10–30 meters from shore. For 2–3 meter diving depth, you need to swim out considerably further.
What the community said
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.
1 day ago 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.
2 days ago 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.
2 days ago