Heckford Bank
Why dive here
With 375+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, giant moray eels and grey reef sharks - Heckford Bank offers some of Kimbe Bay's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest January, November, December.
Heckford Bank, one of Kimbe Bay's submerged seamounts, usually gives us a good shot at pelagics. We often see schooling barracuda and trevally here, with the occasional grey reef shark cruising by in the deeper water. It's an exposed site, so currents can be strong, making it better suited for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving. If you're looking for bigger fish action, this is one to consider.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Heckford Bank
Heckford Bank Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Heckford Bank, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-5.45, 150.12) (11km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 29.2–31.4°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Wind Speed
2.73 m/s
5.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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