Hin ao yai, Koh Chang in Thailand
Ao Yai is an ideal dive site in Thailand for both beginners and advanced divers. Certain areas of this dive site provide excellent training opportunities, while other parts are perfect for a thrilling drift dive experience. When exploring Ao Yai, divers can encounter a variety of fascinating marine life, including turtles, barracuda, cobia, and stunning fan corals. With a maximum depth of 8 meters and visibility reaching up to 4 meters, this location offers a fantastic underwater adventure. Discover Ao Yai near the Shrine of the prince, Soi Khlong Khangkhao, Trat Province, 23120, Thailand.
Diving Conditions Score for Hin ao yai, Koh Chang in Thailand
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Hin ao yai, Koh Chang in Thailand
Depth
8m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Hin ao yai, Koh Chang in Thailand
Wave Height
0.4m
Wind Speed
10.2 m/s
Water Temp
30.6°C
Visibility
21km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
3.35s
Air Temperature
29.3°C
Precipitation
0.2 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Hin ao yai
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Dive Score Chart for Hin ao yai
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 8.240749462365592/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.28m, Wind 7.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 7.230656709956709/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Hin ao yai: 06:00
Sunset at Hin ao yai: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Hin ao yai 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.
Best Overall
14:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.28m (3.1s), Wind: 7.2 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.36m, Wind: 7.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Hin ao yai, Koh Chang in ThailandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Hin ao yai, Koh Chang 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 Hin ao yai, Koh Chang 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 Hin ao yai, Koh Chang in Thailand
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Hin ao yai, Koh Chang in Thailand
Water Temp
21.2°C / 70.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Hin ao yai, Koh Chang in Thailand
Hin ao yai, Koh Chang in Thailand shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.2°C) and December the coldest (17.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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