

Best for intermediate divers, 8-16m, shore & boat entry, moderate current.
Hin Phae is a reef site located 200 metres from shore near Koh Phi Phi. Divers typically explore depths between 8 and 16 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. The site is suitable for intermediate divers, as moderate currents require good buoyancy control and positioning skills. Visibility varies from 5 to 15 metres. Marine life recorded at the site includes wrasses, rock cod, moorish idols, melon butterflyfish, swarthy parrotfish, ocellaris anemonefish, magnificent giant anemones, moon wrasse, long-spined sea urchins, sergeant majors, and rabbitfish. Sharks are also present. The site is accessible by both boat and shore, and night diving is permitted.
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The current at Hin Phae can pick up noticeably with the tides, so timing your entry around slack water will give you a more comfortable dive and better visibility. Night dives here are worth planning, as the reef takes on a different character after dark.
Access from the shore or by boat for a snorkelling tour.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-16m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
29-31°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, rock cod, moorish idols, melon butterflyfish, swarthy parrotfish, ocellaris anemonefish, magnificent giant anemones, moon wrasse, long-spined sea urchins, sergeant majors, and rabbitfish. Sharks are also present at this site.
Hin Phae is rated for intermediate divers. The presence of moderate currents requires divers to be comfortable managing their buoyancy and positioning.
The site ranges from 8 to 16 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Hin Phae is accessible by both boat and shore entry.
Yes, night diving is available at Hin Phae, which allows divers to observe different reef behaviour compared to daylight hours.
A moderate current runs through the site, so it is recommended to position yourself behind reef structures to rest. Sharks are present; move calmly and maintain distance if you encounter one.
Diving at Hin Phae in Koh Phi Phi requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Hin Phae in Koh Phi Phi. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Hin Phae in Koh Phi Phi are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Hin Phae in Koh Phi Phi. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Hin Phae in Koh Phi Phi typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.