EKIAKI
Protected Area
Matuku SMA
Why dive here
With 289+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, humpback whales and whitetip reef sharks - EKIAKI offers some of Ha'apai Group's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 27°C.
Ekiaki is one of those wrecks that just makes you smile. Sitting in a ludicrously shallow one metre of water, it’s a fully exposed fishing vessel, around 35 metres long. We love how the Tongan sun glints off the barnacled superstructure, with the occasional white tern perched on the highest point. You can literally snorkel it, but we prefer a mask and fins and a leisurely fin around the hull, peering into the shadows. It's a fantastic spot for photographers, especially early morning or late afternoon when the light is softer. The sheer amount of small fish darting in and out of the rusted metal is incredible. Look for juvenile emperor angelfish and the electric flash of damselfish. Our favourite is watching the octopus change colours as you swim by. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a tiny reef shark cruising the perimeter. It’s not a challenging dive, just pure, simple wreck exploration.
Typical EKIAKI Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for EKIAKI
EKIAKI Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for EKIAKI, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (-19.81, -174.37) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
27.47°C
81°F
Air Temperature
23.32°C
74°F
Wind Speed
9.13 m/s
17.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1016.4 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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