45m
    Halmahera, Indonesia

    NOBLE HAWK

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    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.

    Best timeJun–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles, Sperm Whales and Pufferfish · 131+ species recorded
    Water29-30°C · warmest April, May, December
    CharacterWreck dive · max 45m

    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

    15m30m45mSafety Stop0m45m max~15 min estimated bottom time

    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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    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)

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    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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