NOBLE HAWK
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales and pufferfish - NOBLE HAWK offers some of Halmahera's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest April, May, December.
The *Noble Hawk* is a big, serious wreck, an almost new bulk carrier that went down in 2010. She sits upright, pretty much intact, dropping down to 45 metres. You’ll spend most of your dive in the 20 to 30-metre range, where the bridge and superstructure offer the best exploration. We love how quickly this wreck has become a proper artificial reef; it’s not some ancient, broken hull. From the moment you descend, the sheer scale of the *Noble Hawk* hits you. Schools of yellow-striped snapper hang like a shimmering curtain around the bow, and we’ve often seen large trevally patrolling the deeper sections. Inside the wheelhouse, the controls are still there, overgrown with soft corals, creating a ghostly feel. It’s a fantastic site for anyone who appreciates a modern wreck and enjoys some penetration, though always be mindful of silt. We’d suggest Nitrox to maximise your bottom time, as there’s a lot to take in. It’s a wreck dive that really delivers.
Typical NOBLE HAWK Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 45m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for NOBLE HAWK
NOBLE HAWK Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for NOBLE HAWK, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-0.4, 127.72) (46km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.8–30.6°C
Current Speed
6.71 cm/s
Direction: NE (26.6°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.14 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
33.73 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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