Koh Man Wichai
เกาะมันวิชัย
The Vertical Wall
A dramatic vertical wall dive off the outer islands, offering Pattaya's most exciting underwater terrain.
Depth Range
8–25m
Site Type
wall
Pattaya & Sattahip
Visibility
8–20m
26–30°C
Getting There
1 hr boat from Pattaya
Outer Pattaya islands
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Marine Life
Notable Features
- • True vertical wall
- • Current diving
- • Soft coral decoration
- • Pelagic encounters
Best Time to Visit
About Koh Man Wichai
Koh Man Wichai features one of the few true wall dives in the Pattaya area. The rock face drops vertically from 8m to 25m, decorated with soft corals and sea fans. Current sweeps along the wall, bringing barracuda and trevally in to hunt. This is the most advanced site in the Pattaya area and offers a different diving experience from the typical reef slopes.
Tips
Stay close to the wall and use it for reference in current. The wall faces the prevailing current.
Experience Required
Intermediate to advanced. Current experience needed.
Location
GPS: 12.8600°N, 100.6800°E
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