Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar

The Burma Banks

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 - The Burma Banks 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

The Burma Banks are a collection of seamounts, far out in the Andaman Sea. We’re talking about an overnight boat journey from Kawthaung to get there. Until the mid-nineties, these banks were really only known to a handful of fishermen. Divers who make the trip now are often looking for the big stuff: silvertip sharks, grey reef sharks, and sometimes even the elusive bull shark cruise these deeper waters. You’ll also spot manta rays gliding past, especially if you hit the right season. It’s a proper expedition, demanding experienced divers who are comfortable with open ocean conditions and often strong currents. Not for the faint of heart, but rewarding for those seeking a true frontier dive.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Burma Banks

The Burma Banks Ocean Conditions

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