Aow Pakard/Pakkad
Why dive here
With 164+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, eagle rays, giant moray eels, whale sharks and clownfish - Aow Pakard/Pakkad offers some of Mergui Archipelago's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Aow Pakard, sometimes called Pakkad, gives you a gentle introduction to the Mergui Archipelago. We usually take newer divers here, or use it as a first check-out dive. It’s a shallow spot, topping out around 18 metres, with plenty of interesting nooks and crannies in the reef for you to explore. You’ll often find us poking around for critters like various colourful nudibranchs, maybe a small cuttlefish, and plenty of reef fish going about their day. It’s a very relaxed dive, perfect for getting comfortable with the conditions before moving onto the more challenging sites Myanmar has to offer.
Typical Aow Pakard/Pakkad 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 Aow Pakard/Pakkad
Aow Pakard/Pakkad Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Aow Pakard/Pakkad, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
29.2°C
85°F
Current Speed
6.32 cm/s
Direction: E (71.6°)
Salinity
31.37 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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