อ่าวสุเทพ : Ao Suthhep - Mergui Archipelago

Ao Suthhep is a sheltered bay, a nice spot for a relaxed dive in the Mergui Archipelago. We're talking a maximum depth of 13 metres, so it’s wonderfully easy for newer divers or anyone wanting a gentle afternoon soak. You’ll find a sandy bottom with scattered bommies, often attracting smaller reef fish and some interesting macro life if you take your time to look. Keep an eye out for colourful nudibranchs on the rocks. It's a great warm-up dive or a pleasant way to end the day, especially if you’ve had a few stronger currents elsewhere.

Location
Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
9.415200, 97.846700
Maximum Depth
13m
Difficulty
Beginner

Best Time to Dive in Mergui Archipelago

The warmest water temperatures in Mergui Archipelago occur in May, averaging 30.8°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.5°C
  • February: 28.9°C
  • March: 29.6°C
  • April: 30.7°C
  • May: 30.8°C
  • June: 29.9°C
  • July: 29.5°C
  • August: 29.2°C
  • September: 28.9°C
  • October: 29.0°C
  • November: 29.2°C
  • December: 28.7°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Mergui Archipelago

Nearest Dive Centres to อ่าวสุเทพ : Ao Suthhep

Marine Life in Mergui Archipelago

Home to 173 recorded species including 106 reef fish, 49 hard corals, 8 seagrass & algae, 3 sharks & rays, 2 other, 2 octopus & squid.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for อ่าวสุเทพ : Ao Suthhep

Based on average water temperature of 29.4°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories