Andaman Islands, India

    Johnny's Gorge

    Best months: Nov–Mar

    Why dive here

    With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, sperm whales, spinner dolphins, nautiluses and pufferfish - Johnny's Gorge offers some of Andaman Islands's richest 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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Johnny's Gorge in the Andamans offers a drift dive through a narrow canyon. Expect to see schools of fusiliers, surgeonfish, and occasional reef sharks patrolling the edges. The currents here can be robust, so it's a site best suited for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving. Visibility often holds around 20 meters, making for an enjoyable ride.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Johnny's Gorge

    Johnny's Gorge Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Johnny's Gorge, 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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