Ao Nang
Ao Nang Beach · Krabi Ao Nang
8°1.9'N 98°49.6'E
Depth
3–10m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
75m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
75m
Set 75m radius off Ao Nang beach. Anchor well clear of the longtail boat lanes. Tidal range 2–3m — the beach dries extensively at low tide. Position in 4–8m at low water.
About This Anchorage
Ao Nang is Krabi's main beach resort and the gateway to the surrounding islands and Railay Bay. The anchorage has good holding in sand and mud and is protected from N/NE winds. Longtail boats service the island routes constantly from the beach. Good provisioning and services ashore. The iconic karst cliffs rising behind the beach make this one of Thailand's most photographed anchorages.
Protected From
N · NE · E
Exposed To
SW · W · S
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Hazards
- !High longtail boat traffic — busy lanes from the beach; stay clear
- !Shallow beach extends far at low tide — anchor in at least 4m LW depth
- !SW monsoon renders anchorage dangerous (May–October)
- !Submerged rocks near the headlands at each end of the bay
Skipper's Tips
- →Anchor in the northern section of the bay for best shelter and clearer water
- →Longtail taxi to Railay Bay from the beach — a short trip to one of Thailand's most stunning locations
- →Check provisioning and fuel in Ao Nang town — good availability
- →Evening is beautiful with the karst silhouettes at sunset
Facilities
Extensive range of restaurants along the Ao Nang beachfront
Nearest provisions: Ao Nang town (0.3nm)
Best Months & Season
November, December, January, February, March, April
NE monsoon season (November–April). SW monsoon (May–October) makes this anchorage unsafe. January–March is the calmest period.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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