Burma, Western Rocky - Mergui Archipelago

Western Rocky, way out in Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago, feels like a proper adventure. You're diving a rocky islet that’s pocked with a swim-through, right through the middle of it. We love easing through that tunnel, keeping an eye out for nurse sharks and sometimes even bowmouth guitarfish snoozing on the sand. Outside, the currents can pick up, so it's best for intermediate divers who are comfortable moving with a bit of flow. We usually find plenty of octopus tucked into crevices and schools of snapper hanging around the deeper sections, making it a solid, interesting dive.

Location
Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
9.860300, 97.865900
Maximum Depth
24m
Difficulty
Intermediate

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 Burma, Western Rocky

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 Burma, Western Rocky

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