This dive site, Hin Wong, is a beautiful and serene bay located on the east coast of Koh Tao, Thailand. Characterized by its stunning granite boulders both above and below the surface, it forms a picturesque backdrop for underwater exploration. With an extremely shallow maximum depth of 5 meters and an average of 2 meters, it's an exceptionally easy site to navigate, ideal for beginners and snorkelers to explore its gentle contours.
The bay teems with diverse marine life, making it a vibrant ecosystem. Visitors can expect to encounter an abundance of colorful reef fish navigating the corals and rocks. Schools of thousands of fusiliers are a common and impressive sight, creating dynamic displays. Additionally, the site is known for occasional visits from stingrays gliding gracefully across the sandy bottom, and even small blacktip sharks patrolling the area, adding an exciting dimension to the shallow waters.
Hin Wong is particularly renowned as one of the best snorkeling spots on Koh Tao, offering crystal-clear, calm conditions almost year-round. It's perfectly suited for families, novice divers, and freedivers looking to enjoy an accessible and rich marine environment. The best time to visit aligns with Koh Tao's dry seasons, generally March-May and July-September, when conditions are calmest and visibility at its best, providing unparalleled viewing opportunities of its underwater spectacle.
