Coral Bank - Mergui Archipelago

Coral Bank isn’t chasing any records for depth or drama, but it delivers exactly what its name suggests: a lovely, healthy bank of coral. It’s a gentle introduction to Mergui, rarely pushing past 20 meters, which makes it ideal for newer divers getting their fins wet in the archipelago. You’ll drift over wide fields of hard corals, punctuated by soft coral clusters, always keeping an eye out for resident lionfish tucked into crevices and the occasional moray eel peeking out. It's a relaxed, easy dive, perfect for warming up or just enjoying a calm afternoon below the surface.

Location
Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
10.084600, 97.298600
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
20m
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 Coral Bank

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 Coral Bank

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