Northern Rocky

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 - Northern Rocky 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

Charactermax 23m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Northern Rocky, a modest limestone outcrop, sits a short skip west of MacLeod Island, about 50 km from Kawthaung. It looks a bit like a sail from the north, an unassuming start to a surprisingly vibrant wall dive. We love the colour here, especially if you’re into orange; cup corals and fan corals coat the rock face, and it’s a good spot to find hawkfish perched on gorgonians. The wall drops to around 23 meters before giving way to jumbled boulders. Currents can pick up, so it's best suited for intermediate divers, but it’s a solid dive for those who appreciate the smaller details and a splash of fiery colour.

Typical Northern Rocky 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 23m - 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 Northern Rocky

Northern Rocky Ocean Conditions

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