

Best for intermediate divers, 2-30m, boat entry, mild current.
South Button is a reef site in the Button Islands, India, offering depths ranging from 2 to 30 metres. This boat-access site features a reef structure that drops from the shallows into deeper water. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility reaching up to 20 metres and water temperatures between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius. Divers should exercise caution regarding buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks, which pose a hazard to both the reef and equipment. Given the depth, divers should monitor their gauges closely. As facilities are limited, all necessary equipment and surface support must be arranged via a liveaboard or day boat prior to departure.
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Given that facilities are unconfirmed, sort out water, surface cover, and any equipment needs on your liveaboard or day boat before departure. Keep a close eye on your depth gauge on the deeper sections, as 30 metres pushes toward the limit for open-water certification.
Authorized tour boats operate from Havelock Island to South Button Island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
Up to 20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
The site is rated for intermediate divers, and those with open-water certification should monitor their depth closely as the site reaches 30 metres.
The site ranges from 2 metres in the shallows to 30 metres in the deeper sections.
South Button is located 24 kilometres from shore and requires boat access.
Water temperatures remain between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius, with mild currents and visibility reaching up to 20 metres.
Sharp coral and rocks are present, so maintain good buoyancy to avoid contact.
Diving at South Button in Havelock requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at South Button in Havelock. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit South Button in Havelock are January, February, March, April, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.