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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.
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Research Estimate At Hin Ao Yai
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AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthMixed health
Marine LifeAverage variety
Current StrengthStrong current
Where Is Hin Ao Yai?
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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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Scuba
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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Research Sources
divechamp.com · Dive Directory
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