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Jonny’s Gorge
Jonny’s Gorge is a deep shark dive off Havelock.
Jonny’s Gorge is a Havelock boat dive for advanced divers, with current, sharks, and a deep sandy bowl that rewards a light.
About Jonny’s Gorge
Jonny’s Gorge is a boat dive off Havelock built around a deep sandy bowl and low rocky outcrops rather than a reef crest. It is a shark-and-ray site for advanced divers, with whitetip reef sharks, pelagic fish, turtles, and big schools moving through the gorge. Dive it with a light, expect current, and plan for the clearest water in the cooler season.
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Research Estimate At Jonny’s Gorge
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Jonny’s Gorge?
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Jonny’s Gorge Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
24m - 30m
Depth Note
Deep gorge with low rocky outcrops and sand around the structure, working best in the mid-20m band and just beyond.
Best Season
November to May, with November-February usually giving the clearest water and March-May warmer seas.
Typical Conditions
Deep open-sea gorge with current, sandy bottom around the rocks, and big fish movement through the site.
Safety & Access At Jonny’s Gorge
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
This is an advanced boat dive. Keep buoyancy tight, watch gas and NDLs, and do not treat the site like a relaxed reef drift.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only and advanced-level by default; do not plan it as a novice or casual snorkel site.
Legal Notes
Follow the dive center briefing and Andaman tourism scuba guidance; use the guided boat plan and leave the site untouched.
Local Intel For Jonny’s Gorge
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deep dive recommended for advanced divers, with frequent large-animal encounters in open water.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the depth and current make it a scuba-only choice.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the interesting structure sits too deep and the open-sea exposure is better handled on scuba.
Wildlife at Jonny’s Gorge
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Jonny’s Gorge
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Jonny’s Gorge
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
