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Haad Yao, Koh Tao in Thailand

The dive site at Haad Yao Beach in Thailand offers excellent conditions for diver training and snorkeling. Its shallow beach dives are ideal for beginners, providing a great opportunity to explore the underwater world. The area is known for its vibrant coral reef, which showcases a variety of colorful corals such as table corals, barrel sponges, and brain corals. The shallow reef extends all the way to the wall drop-off at depths ranging from 10m to 16m.

The constantly changing sea conditions at Haad Yao Beach attract a diverse range of marine life. Divers and snorkelers can encounter fascinating creatures including sea turtles, blue-spotted rays, porcupine fish, parrotfish, squirrelfish, barracuda, and nudibranchs. This thriving ecosystem makes it one of the healthiest reefs on Koh Phangan's west coast.

Haad Yao Beach itself features a healthy reef that stretches along its entire length, creating a beautiful underwater landscape. The depth of the reef varies depending on the tide season, catering to both snorkelers and divers. With a maximum depth of 9m and visibility up to 5m, it is an ideal site for beginners looking for longer dives.

Located near Silver Beach Bungalow in Baan Sri Thanu, Surat Thani Province, Haad Yao Beach offers convenient accessibility to divers and snorkelers. Discover the wonders of this dive site and enjoy the beauty of its underwater world.

Diving Conditions Score for Haad Yao, Koh Tao in Thailand

7.2
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Haad Yao, Koh Tao in Thailand

Depth

9m

Visibility

5m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Haad Yao, Koh Tao in Thailand

Wave Height

0.48m

Wind Speed

20.9 m/s

Water Temp

30.1°C

Visibility

16.12km

Cloud Cover

99%

Wave Period

2.8s

Air Temperature

29.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Haad Yao
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Dive Score Chart for Haad Yao

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.583333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.44m, Wind 21.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.943333333333334/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Haad Yao: 06:00
Sunset at Haad Yao: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Haad Yao are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
13:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.44m (2.75s), Wind: 21.1 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.44m, Wind: 22 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Haad Yao, Koh Tao in Thailand
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Haad Yao, Koh Tao in Thailand

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Haad Yao, Koh Tao in Thailand

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Haad Yao, Koh Tao in Thailand

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Haad Yao, Koh Tao in Thailand

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.4m / 40.7ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.4m / 4.6ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Haad Yao, Koh Tao in Thailand

Haad Yao, Koh Tao in Thailand shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.1°C) and December the coldest (22.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.6mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 2, 2026

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