Koh Kood & Koh Mak · Thailand · Pinnacle
Hin Ao Yai
Turtles, barracuda and cobia around fan corals
Area photo: wingwatcher48 · CC0
Hin Ao Yai is the pinnacle in Ao Yai bay in the south-east of Koh Kood, a bay that also has a shore dive. It is a shallow site, about 8 meters deep, where turtles, barracuda and cobia turn up among fan corals.
Also known as Ao Yai.
Where it is and how deep
11.6118° N, 102.5984° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The depth at Hin Ao Yai is about 8 meters, so the whole dive stays shallow around the pinnacle. Fan corals grow here, and turtles, barracuda and cobia are the larger animals seen on the dive.
Marine life and season
- Sea turtles
- Barracuda
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Prime | Prime |
Season follows Koh Kood & Koh Mak: Mid-October to May brings calm seas and the clearest water; July to September turns choppy, with visibility down to 5 m.
Sources
- Koh Kood Diving - Companies, Sites and Prices — Guide to Koh Chang
- Hin ao yai — ScubaGo
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