Diving in Halmahera

Explore 39 dive sites in Halmahera, Indonesia. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Halmahera

The warmest water temperatures in Halmahera occur in November, averaging 30.1°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 28.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 29.0°C
  • February: 28.8°C
  • March: 29.1°C
  • April: 29.5°C
  • May: 29.9°C
  • June: 29.6°C
  • July: 29.0°C
  • August: 28.5°C
  • September: 28.6°C
  • October: 29.4°C
  • November: 30.1°C
  • December: 29.8°C

Marine Life in Halmahera

Home to 141 recorded species including 69 reef fish, 48 hard corals, 7 seagrass & algae, 4 clams & mussels, 3 crabs & lobsters, 2 sea cucumbers.

Dive Site Difficulty in Halmahera

Halmahera has 1 intermediate dive sites - suitable for experienced divers.

Recommended Packing List for Halmahera

Based on average water temperature of 29.3°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Halmahera

  • SUAKA PULAU KECIL KABUPATEN HALMAHERA TENGAH - Small Island Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • KAWASAN KONSERVASI PERAIRAN DAERAH KOTA TIDORE KEPULAUAN - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • KKP3K Pulau Kelo dan Songara, Obi Timur - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • KK Pulau Makian dan Pulau Moti - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KKP3K Pulau Mandioli - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KK Pulau Mare - Nature Recreation Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KKP3K Pulau Sibu, Oba Utara - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KKP Timur Patani-Pulau Sayafi, Patani - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • KK Kepulauan Guraici - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • KK Kepulauan Widi - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • KKP3K Pulau Babua, Jailolo - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KKP3K Pulau Dowara Lamo, Gane Barat Selatan - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KKP3K Pulau Filonga, Tidore Timur - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KKP3K Pulau Sali, Gane Barat Utara - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KK Pulau Yiew - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)

Getting to Halmahera - Nearest Airports

  • Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE), Ternate - 96 km away, approx 120 min travel time
  • Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), Manado - 344 km away, approx 390 min travel time
  • Pattimura International Airport (AMQ), Ambon - 415 km away, approx 468 min travel time

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