Fan Forest Pinnacle (Rocky Peaks)

A shallower pinnacle site that shows what Mergui does well when the big animals do not turn up. Current can be strong across the top. Good visibility here is the exception rather than the rule.

Depth

5–25m

Current

Strong

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Dense stands of gorgonian sea fans on the pinnacle walls — the site's name is literal
Reliable macro: ornate ghost pipefish, seahorses and scorpionfish among the fans
Schooling snapper, sweetlips and barracuda, with whitetip reef and leopard sharks on the sand

Sources & last checked

Checked August 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

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Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.