Torinla West Reef

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 - Torinla West Reef offers some of Mergui Archipelago's richest reef 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

CharacterReef dive · max 22m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Torinla West Reef in the Mergui Archipelago is a straightforward dive, well-suited for those newer to exploring Myanmar’s underwater landscape. We’ve found it’s usually quite calm here, making the 22-meter maximum depth feel very comfortable. You’ll drift past plenty of smaller reef fish and some decent hard coral formations. It's a relaxed introduction to the area, a good spot to get your fins wet before moving onto the more challenging sites further afield.

Typical Torinla West Reef 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 22m - 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 Torinla West Reef

Torinla West Reef Ocean Conditions

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