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Operator page for Northern Rocky west of MacLeod Island; describes strong currents, healthy coral, pipefish, and nudibranchs.
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Northern Rocky
Current-swept limestone pinnacle with rich coral and reef life.
Local operator required
A long-range liveaboard or equivalent operator is the realistic way to reach Northern Rocky.
Liveaboard-accessed Mergui pinnacle west of MacLeod Island with walls, boulders, coral reefs, and strong-current planning needs.
About Northern Rocky
Northern Rocky is a liveaboard-oriented limestone pinnacle west of MacLeod Island in the Mergui Archipelago, with walls, sloping boulders, and coral reef sections that reward careful current planning. It is an advanced boat dive for divers who want healthy hard and soft coral, busy reef life, and a site that can change quickly with tide and water movement.
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Research Estimate At Northern Rocky
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeStrong surge
Where Is Northern Rocky?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Northern Rocky Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 35m
Depth Note
Limestone pinnacle with a shallow starting zone, sloping reef, and deeper coral sections.
Typical Conditions
Strong-current boat dive with coral-covered walls, sloping boulders, and variable visibility that can improve or drop quickly with the water movement.
Safety & Access At Northern Rocky
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted accessStrong currentSurge
Safety Notes
Check tide and pickup timing, and do not treat this as a casual first-dive site.
Access Restrictions
Remote liveaboard site; plan it through a Myanmar/Mergui operator and do not expect simple shore access.
Legal Notes
Operator routing and local operating permissions can shape access.
Local Intel For Northern Rocky
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba divers get the best value here: current-driven water, coral walls, and a lot of reef life packed into a compact pinnacle profile.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target because current and surge can dominate the site.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkeling site for most visitors because the current and depth profile favor scuba.
Wildlife at Northern Rocky
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Northern Rocky
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Northern Rocky
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
