

Best for advanced divers, 15-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Silvertip Bank is a remote open-water site in the Surin Islands featuring a complex topography of reefs, walls, and pinnacles. This advanced dive site is defined by strong, shifting currents that require high levels of situational awareness and buoyancy control. Divers typically explore between 15 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Visibility fluctuates between 10 and 25 metres. Due to the significant depth and potential for rapid current changes, this site is strictly for experienced divers. Boat access is required, and all divers must carry a surface marker buoy to ensure safety during ascent.
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Position yourself downcurrent of cleaning stations at 18-22 metres depth to observe pelagic activity.
Access is via liveaboard boat. The site is located 18 km east of Roe Bank.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-31°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr
No, this site is intended for advanced divers only due to the significant depths and strong, unpredictable currents.
The site ranges from 15 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 125 kilometres from shore.
Hazards include deep water, entanglement risks, sharks, and strong currents that can change direction during a dive.
Diving at Silvertip Bank in Mergui Archipelago requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Silvertip Bank in Mergui Archipelago. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Silvertip Bank in Mergui Archipelago are March and April. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Silvertip Bank in Mergui Archipelago can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Silvertip Bank in Mergui Archipelago typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.