Dive-site story
Situated along the northwest coast of Koh Phangan, Haad Yao features a fringing coral reef that slopes gently into a sandy seabed. Accessible directly from the beach or by longtail boat, the reef structure supports extensive colonies of hard corals punctuated by patches of staghorn and massive porites mounds. The site offers relaxed, unhurried exploration where divers often find macro critters in the rubble zones alongside schooling reef dwellers.
Extensive hard coral gardens featuring massive brain corals and table coral formations
Frequent encounters with blue-spotted stingrays resting along the sand fringe
Calm, sheltered bay environment ideal for navigation training and leisurely macro photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The Gulf of Thailand conditions are most settled between late winter and late summer, before the heavier monsoon rains arrive in October and November.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue-spotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Titan triggerfishBalistoides viridescens | Common | ||||||||||||
| Copperband butterflyfishChelmon rostratus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail barracudaSphyraena flavicauda | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Rare |
Marine forecast
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