

Best for beginner divers, 8-12m, boat entry, moderate current.
Hawksbill Highway is a reef dive site located off Mataking Island, Malaysia. The site is suitable for beginners and features an average depth of 10 metres, with recorded depths ranging between 8 and 12 metres. Access to the site is by boat. Divers can expect moderate currents and visibility that varies between 5 and 20 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, typically ranging from 29 to 30 degrees Celsius. As a reef environment, the site offers a typical marine habitat for the region.
4.71840, 118.71100
The site is considered good enough to explore one time.
Accessed by boat from surrounding islands.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
8-12m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, this site is suitable for beginner divers.
The average depth is 10 metres, with a range of 8 to 12 metres.
Access to Hawksbill Highway is by boat.
The site experiences moderate currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 20 metres, with water temperatures between 29 and 30 degrees Celsius.
Diving at Hawksbill Highway in Semporna requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Hawksbill Highway in Semporna. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Hawksbill Highway in Semporna are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.