Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar

West Canister

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 - West Canister 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

Up in the northern reaches of the Mergui Archipelago, West Canister often delivers when manta rays are on the move. It’s a site we’ve seen them cruise through, sometimes curious, sometimes just passing by. The currents can be a factor here, so we’d suggest it for divers comfortable with a bit of a drift. It’s a good spot to keep your eyes peeled for larger pelagics.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for West Canister

West Canister Ocean Conditions

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