Dive site
Protected Area
KKP3K Pulau Babua, Jailolo
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales and pufferfish - Dive site offers some of Halmahera's richest diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest April, May, December.
Halmahera is still pretty wild, and at Dive site, you get a real sense of that raw energy. It's a spot where we’ve seen things like the tiny Sparse Eviota flitting between coral heads, and the more vibrant Yellow-red Pygmygoby darting about. Look for Bear Paw Clams tucked into the substrate and keep an eye out for the distinctive chocolate chip sea star. We'd say it’s a good one for macro lovers and anyone who appreciates a quieter dive away from the crowds. It’s not going to blow your mind with massive schools, but it offers a solid, peaceful exploration.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dive site
Dive site Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dive site, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-0.4, 127.72) (46km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.8–30.6°C
Current Speed
6.71 cm/s
Direction: NE (26.6°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.14 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
33.73 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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