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Hin Ao Yai
Shallow boat-access reef with training zones and mild drift sections.
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.
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Research Estimate At Hin Ao Yai
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
CurrentLight current
Where Is Hin Ao Yai?
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Hin Ao Yai Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
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
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
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.
Wildlife at Hin Ao Yai
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Recent Logged Visits At Hin Ao Yai
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Hin Ao Yai
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