

Best for advanced divers, 17-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Western Rocky is a remote pinnacle system in the Mergui Archipelago, offering a diverse topography of walls, caves, and open reef. Divers can explore depths ranging from 17 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. The site is defined by strong, unpredictable currents, making it suitable only for advanced divers with solid buoyancy and drift experience. Visibility varies significantly between 15 and 40 metres. The cave sections present an overhead environment, requiring appropriate training for penetration. Access is exclusively by boat, typically via liveaboard. Divers should remain vigilant regarding potential hazards, including strong currents and the presence of stonefish on the reef structure.
9.86030, 97.86590
Brief carefully on current direction and entry timing with your liveaboard crew, as conditions at Western Rocky can shift quickly between dives. The cave sections constitute an overhead environment, so only divers with appropriate overhead or cave experience should penetrate beyond the light zone.
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Depth
17-40m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
60 min
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to strong, unpredictable currents and the presence of overhead environments within the cave sections.
The site ranges from 17 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Western Rocky is located 80 kilometres from shore and requires boat access, typically via a liveaboard.
No, this site is designed for scuba diving and is not suitable for snorkelling due to the depth and strong currents.
Divers must manage risks associated with strong currents, deep water, overhead environments in caves, and the presence of stonefish on the reef.
Diving at Burma, Western Rocky in Mergui Archipelago requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Burma, Western Rocky in Mergui Archipelago. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Burma, Western Rocky in Mergui Archipelago can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Burma, Western Rocky in Mergui Archipelago typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.