5-20m
    Halmahera, Indonesia
    KKP3K Pulau Babua, Jailolo

    Dive Site

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    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 reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest April, May, December.

    Best timeJun–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles, Sperm Whales and Pufferfish · 131+ species recorded
    Water29-30°C · warmest April, May, December
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m

    Dive Site in Halmahera offers a mellow experience, good for a relaxed afternoon. We’ve found a decent number of gobies here, particularly the Blackbelly and Yellow-red Pygmygobies, which always make for a satisfying macro hunt. You’ll also spot the occasional chocolate chip sea star and some sturdy staghorn coral formations. It's a straightforward dive, well-suited for divers who enjoy taking their time and observing the smaller stuff.

    Typical Dive Site Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:1517:2012h 6m daylightGolden hour 16:53

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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)

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    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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