Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, sperm whales, spinner dolphins, nautiluses and pufferfish - Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef offers some of Andaman Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Red Pillar, off Peel Island, is a proper easy-going dive. At just 11 meters, it’s a brilliant spot if you’re new to diving or just want a relaxed potter around. We usually find groups of parrotfish munching away on the corals, and if you’re patient, you might spot a stonefish blending into the reef. It’s a gentle introduction to the Andaman’s underwater world, never too challenging, just calm and colourful.
Typical Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef
Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef, 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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