Dive-site story
Hin Bida is a submerged pinnacle system located southeast of the Phi Phi islands in the Andaman Sea. The topography consists of low-lying limestone boulders surrounded by extensive fields of staghorn and table corals that slope gently into surrounding sand plains. The site is widely recognized for frequent resting leopard sharks along the outer perimeter channels.
Leopard sharks resting undisturbed on the sandy channels
Broad fields of hard staghorn and pore corals supporting reef fish
Blacktip reef sharks patrolling the shallower boulder tops
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Northeast monsoon conditions bring calmer surface waters and optimal visibility across the Andaman Sea.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopard SharkStegostoma tigrinum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip Reef SharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded Sea KraitLaticauda colubrina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whale SharkRhincodon typus | Rare | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail BarracudaSphyraena flavicauda | Common |
Marine forecast
