Hon Bac
Protected Area
Nha Phu-Hon Heo
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles and pufferfish - Hon Bac offers some of Nha Trang's richest diving. Water ranges 25-31°C, warmest May, June, September.
Hon Bac offers a straightforward dive down to 17 meters, making it a good spot for newer divers getting comfortable in the water. You'll generally find a mix of smaller reef fish here, along with some anemones and sea stars scattered across the bottom. It’s a decent introductory site if you’re looking for calm conditions in Nha Trang. We'd suggest it for check dives or a relaxed afternoon out.
Typical Hon Bac Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hon Bac
Hon Bac Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Hon Bac, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.34, 109.32) (19km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28–31.8°C
Current Speed
1.41 cm/s
Direction: SE (135°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.104 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
31.6 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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