Bay of Hawakil

Bay of Hawakil Howakil Bay
Bay of Hawakil Location in Eritrea
Coordinates	15°0′N 40°13′E / 15.000°N 40.217°E / 15.000; 40.217Coordinates: 15°0′N 40°13′E / 15.000°N 40.217°E / 15.000; 40.217
Ocean/sea sources	Red Sea
Basin countries	Eritrea
Max. length	26 km (16 mi)
Max. width	57 km (35 mi)
Islands	Hawakil Islands
Settlements	Fiok, Akilo and Boholo

Bay of Hawakil or Howakil Bay is a bay on the Red Sea, on the coast of Eritrea. The bay is full of islands.

The Bay of Hawakil is located about 120 km east of Asmara. It is open towards the northeast and the Hawakil Islands fill the bay. The easternmost headland is Ras Herbe and the northernmost Ras Lamma Tacaito. The settlements of Fiok, Akilo and Boholo lie on the western shore of the bay.