Coral Bank

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 - Coral Bank offers some of Mergui Archipelago's richest reef 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

CharacterReef dive · max 20m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

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.

Typical Coral Bank Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Coral Bank

Coral Bank Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Coral Bank, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.78, 97.85) (1km away)