Haad Yao Reef

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Long Beach Coral Garden

Beginner Peak Season

A reef running along Haad Yao's beautiful long beach, perfect for casual snorkeling sessions.

Depth Range

1–12m

Site Type

reef

Koh Phangan

Visibility

5–15m

27–30°C

Getting There

Shore entry

West coast of Koh Phangan

Live 7-Day Conditions — Haad Yao Reef

SST ~31.1°C

Mon
18 May

37

poor

34km/h W
0.7m

Tue
19 May

40

marginal

33km/h W
0.6m

Wed
20 May

42

marginal

28km/h SW
0.6m

Thu
21 May

43

marginal

27km/h SW
0.5m

Fri
22 May

42

marginal

28km/h SW
0.6m

Sat
23 May

42

marginal

25km/h SW
0.5m

Sun
24 May

41

marginal

27km/h SW
0.5m

Marine Life

Anemonefish Parrotfish Triggerfish Wrasse

Notable Features

• Beautiful beach setting
• Shore access
• Casual snorkeling

Best Time to Visit

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Nov

Dec

Peak Good Now

About Haad Yao Reef

Haad Yao (Long Beach] has a reef system extending from both ends of the beach, with coral bommies on a sandy bottom providing habitat for typical Gulf reef fish. The southern end tends to have better coral coverage and more fish life. Easy shore entry from the beach.