Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar

Freak Island

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 - Freak Island 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

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Freak Island, in Myanmar's Mergui Archipelago, feels like a treasure hunt. We’ve found some truly interesting critters tucked away here. Keep your eyes peeled for Frogfish camouflaged on the rocks, or perhaps a Stonefish hiding in plain sight. We’ve also spotted Ghost Pipefish swaying gently in the current, tiny Sponge Crabs scuttling across the reef, and even delicate Harlequin Shrimp. It's the kind of site that rewards slow, meticulous diving, perfect for macro enthusiasts and those who love searching out the smaller, more unusual stuff.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Freak Island

Freak Island Ocean Conditions

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