Operator page with Heckford Bank depth band and advanced-level guidance.
Hackford Bank is a remote offshore bank dive in Myanmar.
Hackford Bank is a remote offshore bank dive in Myanmar.
Liveaboard-only Burma Banks access; no shore entry.
Hackford Bank is a remote Burma Banks bank dive in Myanmar, usually reached by liveaboard. The site mixes dramatic granite blocks, wall sections, and coral-covered structure with a drift-oriented profile that suits experienced divers who can plan around strong, unpredictable currents. Expect sharks, barracuda, sweetlips, and other larger pelagics over a big open-ocean bank rather than a sheltered reef.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
21m - 25m
Depth Note
The diveable top sits around 21-25m, with much deeper water outside the bank.
Best Season
December to April
Typical Conditions
Exposed open-ocean bank with granite blocks, walls, and drift-focused dives around strong current windows.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Strong and unpredictable currents can make this a challenging drift dive; suitable for experienced divers.
Access Restrictions
Weather and current windows can shut the site down; plan it only with a capable liveaboard team and an advanced-dive mindset.
Legal Notes
Confirm Myanmar entry, border, and operator permit requirements before departure; this is offshore liveaboard diving, not a casual day trip.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Experienced-diver drift diving over a large offshore bank with granite blocks and walls; the dive is all about current management and relaxed buoyancy.
Freediving
Not recommended for freediving; the site is built for scuba drift planning and current management.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; open-ocean exposure and current windows make scuba the right mode.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator page with Heckford Bank depth band and advanced-level guidance.
Offshore distance, current exposure, and calmer-season window.
Regional visibility and seasonal liveaboard guidance for Burma Banks.
Official tourism context for Kawthaung and the Mergui Archipelago.
Independent dive-directory confirmation of Heckford Bank depth and shark life.
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