Sharp Island
Hoi Ha Wan · Hong Kong
Known as the Maldives of Hong Kong, Sharp Island features exceptional coral gardens with 77.5% hard coral coverage. Shallow depths and calm conditions make it ideal for beginners. Diverse reef fish community with moray eels, cuttlefish, and wrasses among 300+ recorded species. Famous for large Pavona coral fields and brain coral formations.
Conditions
Depth
1 to 13 m
Good for beginners
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
8 to 15 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
15 to 32°C
3mm wetsuit or tropical
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 16 |
| Vis (m) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Still | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Yellowtail Clownfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Butterflyfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Moray Eel
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Cuttlefish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Scorpion Fish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Butterfly Ray
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear