Jackson's Bar
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, sperm whales, spinner dolphins, nautiluses and pufferfish - Jackson's Bar offers some of Andaman Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Jackson's Bar is a shallow site in the Andaman Islands, mostly known for its extensive seagrass beds. You'll spend your time here exploring the Thalassia meadows, home to various small critters that appreciate the shelter. It’s a good spot for macro enthusiasts and photographers seeking a different kind of underwater landscape, especially if you enjoy patient searching.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Jackson's Bar
Jackson's Bar Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Jackson's Bar, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.04, 92.99) (8km away)
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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