

Best for advanced divers, 5-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Fan Forest Pinnacle is a remote offshore structure in the Mergui Archipelago that rises from a depth of 40 metres to within 5 metres of the surface. Due to strong currents, this site is primarily a drift dive. Visibility varies significantly, ranging from 10 to 50 metres. The site is suitable for advanced divers only, as the depth and potential for decompression diving require high skill levels. Nitrogen narcosis is a consideration on the deeper sections of the pinnacle. Night diving is also available. As this is a remote location, divers must be self-sufficient and confirm all conditions and pick-up plans with their liveaboard crew before descending.
9.90400, 97.84130
Current direction and strength can shift quickly around the pinnacle, so confirm conditions with your liveaboard crew before descending and agree on a pick-up plan with your surface marker buoy ready to deploy. This site is liveaboard territory, so check all gas and equipment before leaving the vessel.
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Depth
5-40m
Visibility
10-50m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
The pinnacle rises from a depth of 40 metres to within 5 metres of the surface, with an average depth of 25 metres.
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the depth, strong currents, and potential for decompression diving.
Access is by boat only, as the site is located 10,000 metres from the shore and is typically visited via liveaboard.
Hazards include strong currents, deep diving risks such as nitrogen narcosis and decompression, and potential entanglement.
This site is designed for diving, and given the depth and strong currents, it is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Fan Forest Pinnacle in Mergui Archipelago requires the following certifications: Experienced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Fan Forest Pinnacle in Mergui Archipelago. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Fan Forest Pinnacle in Mergui Archipelago are January, February, March, April, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Fan Forest Pinnacle in Mergui Archipelago can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Fan Forest Pinnacle in Mergui Archipelago typically ranges from 10 metres to 50 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.