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Hin Yai หินยาย
Hin Yai is a boat-accessed Gulf of Thailand pinnacle with rich marine life.
Local operator required
Use a local operator for boat logistics, tide timing, and marine-park access.
An advanced offshore pinnacle near Pattaya and Samae San with reef edges, varied fish life, and tide-sensitive access.
About Hin Yai หินยาย
Hin Yai หินยาย is a boat-accessed offshore pinnacle in the Samae San and Pattaya area, known for its compact rock structure, reef edges, and the mix of macro life and schooling fish that gathers around the site. Divers come here when tide and weather windows line up, and the draw is a classic Gulf of Thailand pinnacle profile with coral, fish, and occasional larger visitors rather than a relaxed shore reef.
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Research Estimate At Hin Yai หินยาย
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
CurrentModerate current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Hin Yai หินยาย?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Hin Yai หินยาย Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Reported working depths vary by guide, but the site is a submerged pinnacle with reef and macro zones rather than a flat reef.
Typical Conditions
Pinnacle and reef conditions with moderate current, good visibility on the best tide windows, and strong marine life around the rock.
Safety & Access At Hin Yai หินยาย
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Boat access, marine-park restrictions, and changing current make this an advanced dive that rewards careful planning.
Access Restrictions
Restricted-access marine-park waters and weather or tide windows determine whether the site is dived.
Legal Notes
Use a licensed local operator and follow marine-park rules.
Local Intel For Hin Yai หินยาย
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Pinnacle drift and macro diving with reef edges, overhangs, sea fans, and schooling fish.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the site is better suited to advanced scuba and boat-based timing.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the attraction is the submerged pinnacle below the boat dive zone.
Wildlife at Hin Yai หินยาย
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Hin Yai หินยาย
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Hin Yai หินยาย
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
