Itinerary PDF with remote exposed current and visibility guidance.
Remote Burma Banks seamount with advanced drift diving.
Remote Burma Banks seamount with advanced drift diving.
Silver Tip Bank is a remote Burma Banks seamount dive in Myanmar, best treated as an advanced liveaboard drift dive. The site mixes broad plateaus, sloping drop-offs, and open-ocean exposure, so timing and current management matter more than a casual reef schedule. Divers come for the strong pelagic action, healthy coral patches on the bank, and the chance of big-shark encounters in a setting that rewards experienced teams.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 24m
Depth Note
The bank tops out around 15m in places, while the main plateau is around 21-24m and the surrounding water drops much deeper.
Best Season
October to May, best December to April.
Typical Conditions
Flat-topped bank, sloping drop-offs, healthy coral patches, strong shifting currents, and open-ocean drift conditions.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Treat it as a serious open-ocean dive: stay close with the team, watch the current, and plan for fast changes in conditions.
Access Restrictions
Boat or liveaboard access only, seasonal, and best for experienced divers comfortable with current and open-ocean conditions.
Legal Notes
Located in Myanmar's offshore Burma Banks; follow operator requirements and seasonal access rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Liveaboard-style drift diving on a remote bank with broad plateaus and current-managed drop-offs.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving because of open-ocean exposure, depth, and current.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel site.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Itinerary PDF with remote exposed current and visibility guidance.
Operator route notes for Silvertip Bank depth, coral growth, and current behavior.
Liveaboard guide for Burma Banks seasonality, currents, and shark life.
Independent travel feature with offshore location and advanced drift context.
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