Koh Kood & Koh Mak · Thailand · Pinnacle · Cave & cavern
Hin Loy
Caves and swim-throughs in a rock pinnacle off Ao Takian
Area photo: wingwatcher48 · CC0
Hin Loy is a rock pinnacle in the Ao Takian area, further south along the Koh Kood coast from Ngamkho Beach. Dives on it reach 16 metres, and the rock holds caves and swim-throughs, with Klong Hin Reef in the next bay.
Also known as Hin Loi.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Koh Kood & Koh Mak and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
Hin Loy is a rock pinnacle with dives to 16 metres at its deepest. Caves and swim-throughs cut through the rock, and the pinnacle sits in the Ao Takian area, with Klong Hin Reef in the next bay around the corner.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| 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
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