NAM HAE (NO 225)
Protected Area
Holonga SMA
Why dive here
With 354+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, humpback whales, sperm whales and lionfish - NAM HAE (NO 225) offers some of Tongatapu's richest wreck diving.
The Nam Hae (No 225) isn't your typical deep-water wreck dive, and that’s precisely why we love it. This old fishing vessel, grounded on Tongatapu’s eastern reef back in '69, sits right on the surface. You're effectively snorkelling over it, or diving in gin-clear shallows, with the wreck’s bones breaking the surface like a skeleton. We always make time for this spot, usually as a sunny afternoon cool-down after some deeper dives. The light play through the fragmented hull is incredible, especially around midday, with shafts of sun illuminating the resident schools of tiny baitfish that shimmer like scattered glitter. We’ve seen juvenile reef sharks cruising through the larger gaps and the coral growth, while not extensive, offers pops of purple and green. It's a fantastic spot for photographers looking for interesting light and composition, and for anyone who just wants an easy, relaxing exploration without depth limits or deco worries.
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 NAM HAE (NO 225)
NAM HAE (NO 225) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for NAM HAE (NO 225), sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (-21.1, -175.23) (0km away)
August Averages
Air Temperature
22.13°C
72°F
Wind Speed
7.75 m/s
15.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.1 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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