

Best for advanced divers, 15-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Ko Yawabon, located off Phi Phi Leh, offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a reef, wall, and cave system. Divers typically explore depths between 15 and 20 metres, with visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. The site is accessible by boat only and experiences mild currents. The cave section presents an overhead environment, requiring advanced buoyancy control and careful air management. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, groupers, butterflyfish, and parrotfish. Due to the overhead environment within the cave, this site is suited for advanced divers who can maintain situational awareness. Confirm sea conditions and current direction with your operator before departure.
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Prioritise the cave section early in the dive while your air supply is full and your mind is fresh. Mild as the current is, it can funnel into the cave entrance unpredictably, so confirm the flow direction with your guide before entry.
The site is accessible by boat from the Krabi and Ao Nang area.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-20m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, groupers, butterflyfish, parrotfish, and anemonefish.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the overhead environment present within the cave system.
The site features depths ranging from 15 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 16 metres.
Ko Yawabon is accessible by boat only.
The main hazard is the cave, which is an overhead environment where you cannot ascend directly to the surface. Monitor your air supply closely and ensure you are comfortable before entering.
Diving at Ko Yawabon in Ao Nang requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Ko Yawabon in Ao Nang. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Ko Yawabon in Ao Nang are January, February, March, April, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Ko Yawabon in Ao Nang typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ko Yawabon in Ao Nang typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.