Aow Pakard/Pakkad

Good diving all year

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.

Best timeYear-round

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Giant Moray Eels, Whale Sharks and Clownfish · 164+ species recorded

Water28-31°C · warmest April, May, June

Charactermax 18m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

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 Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.78, 97.85) (1km away)