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Khao Na Yak
Boat reef with coral bommies near Khao Lak
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Easy Khao Lak boat dive with a short run, shallow slope, limited current, and sand, coral, and seagrass terrain.
About Khao Na Yak
Khao Na Yak is a boat-access reef near Khao Lak with a gently sloping sandy bottom, coral bommies, and hard-coral patches. It is described as calm, shallow, and beginner-friendly, with the reef used for refreshers and training while still holding plenty of life for experienced divers. Expect reef fish, moray eels, nudibranchs, barracudas, and other small critters across the sand and coral heads.
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Research Estimate At Khao Na Yak
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VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Khao Na Yak?
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Khao Na Yak Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 9m
Depth Note
Shallow reef with a maximum depth around 9 m, and some route descriptions starting around 5 m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Shallow, gently sloping reef with a relaxed training-site feel and usually limited current.
Safety & Access At Khao Na Yak
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Stay close to the guide and keep an eye on surface traffic when you are up on the reef.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and guide briefings matter more than any technical challenge; keep within the planned route and watch for boats.
Legal Notes
No special permit is noted, but dive it under local boat and marine-area rules.
Local Intel For Khao Na Yak
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for try-dives, refreshers, and buoyancy practice over sand, coral, and bommies.
Freediving
A shallow reef makes simple freediving possible, but the site is mainly built for scuba practice and training.
Snorkeling
Calm-water snorkeling can work over the shallow sections, though the reef is mainly a scuba site.
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Wildlife at Khao Na Yak
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Avg. Visibility25m
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Khao Na Yak Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.divers-guide.com · Dive Directory
Dive-site directory entry with visibility, current, boat-dive, and life details.
www.monkeydivethailand.com · Operator
Local reef page with boat time, shallow depth, and marine-life notes.
www.seadragondivecenter.com · Operator
Khao Lak reef trip page with Khao Na Yak depth, current, and trip logistics.
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