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Hin Ao Yai

Shallow boat-access reef with training zones and mild drift sections.

ScubaBoat EntryBeginner
Reef
Local operator required

Hin Ao Yai is normally scheduled through local Koh Kood dive-boat itineraries.

Hin Ao Yai is usually dived as a shallow boat site, with calm sections for easier laps and more current-sensitive edges that need a closer check before dropping in.

About Hin Ao Yai

Hin Ao Yai is a shallow reef-and-rock site in the Koh Kood area, where easy training-style sections blend into short current-led drifts across fan-coral patches and fishier edges. Its profile stays forgiving for newer divers in calm water, but the more open sections feel livelier when water movement builds.

Research Estimate At Hin Ao Yai

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AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthMixed health
Marine LifeAverage variety
Current StrengthStrong current

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Hin Ao Yai Planning Details

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Reported Depth

5m - 10m

Depth Note

Hin Ao Yai is consistently described as a shallow site centered around about 8 m, with some guides listing roughly 5 m average depth and 10 m max depth.

Best Season

Usually most reliable in the calmer November to May window used for Koh Kood diving trips.

Typical Conditions

A shallow reef site with mixed calm and gently moving water, making it useful for training in settled weather and light drift dives when current is present.

Safety & Access At Hin Ao Yai

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Strong current

Safety Notes

Use the calmer training sections for newer divers and treat any drift line as a separate plan with current checks before entry.

Access Restrictions

Hin Ao Yai is typically reached by operator boat rather than independent shore entry.

Local Intel For Hin Ao Yai

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Most dives stay shallow and use the easier sections for training or relaxed laps before moving to the more current-touched parts of the reef.

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Wildlife at Hin Ao Yai

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Hin Ao Yai Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

bbdivers.com · Operator

Koh Kood operator overview for local boat diving.

divechamp.com · Dive Directory

Secondary directory corroboration.

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