North Point - Mergui Archipelago

North Point sits a bit out from the north side of Koh Bangu, a granite boulder site that mirrors some of the conditions you find around Christmas Point. We’re talking big rocks, big currents sometimes, but usually excellent visibility, often 20 to 40 metres. You’ll drop down to around 22 metres, winding through channels and swim-throughs formed by these massive boulders that reach up to 8 metres from the surface. It's a spot for intermediate divers, where you can watch for schooling fusiliers or keep an eye on the bottom for leopard sharks resting in the sand. Just be ready for that current.

Location
Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
10.088000, 97.976900
Maximum Depth
22m
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 North Point

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 North Point

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