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Jackson's Bar

Offshore east of Swaraj Dweep

11.93340°N, 93.11200°E

A dramatic offshore bar/plateau where current stands pelagics in the blue. With Dixon's and Johnny's Gorge it is the trip divers fly to Havelock for. Continental logs these dives operator-verified.

Depth
18–36 m

Typical 26 m

Vis
15–35 m

27–30 °C

Current
strong

moderate surge

Health
Unscored

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Geo (surface approx.)
11.93340°N, 93.11200°E

Surface approximation on the Dixon's / Johnny's offshore plateau.

Entry / access
drift

Offshore advanced boat, 45–70 minutes, usually paired with Dixon's or Johnny's. Plateau in current; live-boat pickup is the plan, not a mooring. SMB and a rehearsed lost-diver procedure.

Difficulty
advanced

Advanced Open Water / Deep

Hazards

  • high · Perpendicular current

    Current often runs across the bar; missed pickup is the main risk.

  • moderate · Depth

    18–36 m working range.

Marine life

Typical: Bengal snapper, barracuda, trevally, fusiliers, soft coral

Seasonal: manta ray, eagle ray, whale shark (rare)

Third leg of the holy trinity

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