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Haad Yao
Live Sea Conditions & Sheltered Bay Score for Gulf of Thailand (Samui & Phangan)
Koh Phangan, Gulf of Thailand (Samui & Phangan)
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About this spot
Haad Yao on Koh Phangan has a soft sand shoreline facing west. Sitting in the island's wind shadow, it usually stays calmer when north-east monsoon winds blow; check the live forecast before swimming.
Shoreline · Soft Sand
Island Wind Shadow · coast faces W (270°).
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Haad Yao: frequently asked questions
- Is Haad Yao suitable for a calm swim?
- Haad Yao is geographically modeled as an azimuth-270° facing cove with natural Island Wind Shadow topographic shelter. Its coastal orientation helps buffer against certain angled swells, though exposed open-water conditions can still bring shorebreaks.
- What coastal factors affect water conditions at Haad Yao?
- Water tranquility at Haad Yao is primarily governed by prevailing seasonal trade winds interacting with its 270° coastal orientation. When incoming swell direction directly aligns with this angle, chop and currents increase. Always cross-reference live forecasts before swimming.
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