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    Anchor Point dive site
    reef
    9m
    Beginner
    Andaman Islands, India

    Anchor Point

    Best months: Nov–Mar

    Why dive here

    With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, sperm whales, spinner dolphins, nautiluses and pufferfish - Anchor Point offers some of Andaman Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, June.

    Best timeNov–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDugongs, Sperm Whales, Spinner Dolphins, Nautiluses and Pufferfish · 176+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest April, May, June
    CharacterReef dive · max 9m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Anchor Point is a straightforward dive, shallow at just 9 metres, making it an ideal spot for new divers to find their fins. You’ll spend your time here exploring sandy patches and small coral bommies. It’s a good place to spot crabs, blennies, and occasionally some smaller reef fish, perfect for a relaxed first dive or a skills refresher.

    Typical Anchor Point Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m9m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:3817:3311h 55m daylightGolden hour 17:05

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Anchor Point

    Anchor Point Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Anchor Point, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.04, 92.99) (8km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    85°F · Range: 28.4–30.5°C

    Air Temperature

    27°C

    80°F

    Wind Speed

    4.76 m/s

    9.3 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1009.2 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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