Anchorage· Koh Tao· Thailand
Ao Hin Wong Moorings
10° 6.4′ N · 99° 51.0′ E
A deep, boulder-ringed bay on Tao's east coast, the SE Asia Pilot's pick for a calm stay and a favourite with long-term yachts, with excellent snorkelling straight off the boat.
Practical
Southeast Asia Pilot waypoint 10°06.398N 099°51.001E (anchorage C), 5 nm from Ao Thian Og. There is an artificial reef in the bay: pick up a mooring rather than anchor. Described as deep. A floating dinghy pontoon is in the northwest corner beside a small resort and restaurant. The best shelter in the SW monsoon (May–Oct); open to the east, so leave in NE-monsoon surges. Koh Tao's orange public moorings are free; each is designed for up to three moderate-weight vessels in reasonable weather, and dive boats may tie to your stern for a couple of hours while diving (SE Asia Pilot). Where mooring lines are laid, assume coral or artificial reef beneath; anchoring is a last resort and damaging coral can bring prosecution and fines. Ashore it is about a 30-minute walk over the hill to Sairee, or take a taxi; Sairee has well-stocked markets. Crystal Dive calls the bay a 4–14 m beginner site with fusiliers, parrotfish, sea snakes and occasional blacktip reef sharks.
Best for
The calmest SW-monsoon base on Koh Tao
Season
Best May–Oct (SW monsoon); exposed to NE and E
Nearby
- Hin Wong Pinnacle0.4 NM away
- Fraggle Rock Viewpoint0.8 NM away
- Mango Viewpoint0.9 NM away
- Sairee Village Provisioning1 NM away
- Laem Thian1.1 NM away
- Koh Tao Northeast Monsoon Isolation (Nov–Feb)1.2 NM away
- Koh Tao Orange Public Moorings (no anchoring on artificial reef)1.2 NM away
- Sairee Village Restaurants (995 Roasted Duck, Sairee Cottage)1.2 NM away