Hackford Bank

Good diving all year

Why dive here

With 164+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, eagle rays, giant moray eels, whale sharks and clownfish - Hackford Bank offers some of Mergui Archipelago's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, June.

Best timeYear-round

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Giant Moray Eels, Whale Sharks and Clownfish · 164+ species recorded

Water28-31°C · warmest April, May, June

Charactermax 25m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Hackford Bank is one of those deeper, flatter spots in the Mergui Archipelago that often gets overlooked, but it’s worth a stop if the conditions are right. We've often found it a good place to drift along, keeping an eye out for larger pelagics moving through the blue. The bottom at 25m is mostly sandy with scattered rocky outcrops and some surprising coral patches, home to various reef fish. Visibility here can vary a lot, so we’d suggest checking with your dive operator before setting off. It's a relaxed intermediate dive, best for those who enjoy covering some ground and don’t mind a bit of a current.

Typical Hackford Bank Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hackford Bank

Hackford Bank Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Hackford Bank, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.78, 97.85) (1km away)