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Mae Haad Reef

แนวปะการังแม่หาด

Shore Diving Koh Phangan

Beginner Peak Season

An easily accessible reef at Mae Haad beach with coral gardens right from the shore.

Depth Range

1–14m

Site Type

reef

Koh Phangan

Visibility

5–15m

27–30°C

Getting There

Shore entry

NW coast of Koh Phangan

Live 7-Day Conditions — Mae Haad Reef
SST ~30.3°C
Mon
17 Aug
50
marginal
28km/h W
0.5m
Tue
18 Aug
44
marginal
29km/h W
0.5m
Wed
19 Aug
44
marginal
32km/h W
0.6m
Thu
20 Aug
34
poor
35km/h W
0.7m
Fri
21 Aug
43
marginal
26km/h W
0.6m
Sat
22 Aug
49
marginal
28km/h W
0.5m
Sun
23 Aug
49
marginal
28km/h W
0.5m

Marine Life

Anemonefish Parrotfish Sea Cucumbers Porcupinefish

Notable Features

  • Shore entry
  • Close to Koh Ma
  • Popular snorkel spot

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak Good Now

About Mae Haad Reef

Mae Haad Reef is the reef extending from the beach near Koh Ma, offering shore-entry snorkeling and shallow diving. The reef is in good condition with branching and table corals providing habitat for colorful reef fish. It's the most popular snorkeling spot on Koh Phangan.

Tips

Rent gear from the beach shops. Best at high tide when you can snorkel over the shallow sections.

Experience Required

All levels.

Location

GPS: 9.7850°N, 99.9680°E

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