Fan Forest Pinnacle

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 - Fan Forest Pinnacle offers some of Mergui Archipelago's richest pinnacle 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

CharacterPinnacle dive · max 26m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Fan Forest Pinnacle, a site we've always found reliably interesting in the Mergui. It’s a straightforward pinnacle dive, dropping to about 26 metres, making it a good fit for intermediate divers. The real draw here, as the name suggests, is the sheer density of sea fans, forming these dense, colourful groves on the deeper sections. We’ve often found schools of trevally circling, and we like to take our time scanning the cracks for pipefish or even the occasional ornate ghost pipefish. It’s not a frenetic dive, but a relaxed one, perfect for appreciating the smaller details and the sheer beauty of the gorgonians.

Typical Fan Forest Pinnacle 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 26m - 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 Fan Forest Pinnacle

Fan Forest Pinnacle Ocean Conditions

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