Mimmas Point - Halmahera

Point Guirnard sits tucked inside the headland, making for a reliably mellow dive. We often hit it as a second tank, a nice, easy drift along a sloping reef that maxes out around 21m. You’ll find some lovely coral formations here, with plenty of nooks to poke into for critters like candy basslets or perhaps a mouse cone. Keep an eye out for black coral as you go, and in the shallower sections, there are often schooling round scad. It’s a great spot for snorkelers too, and visibility generally holds around 22m, making it an easy-going dive for just about anyone.

Location
Halmahera, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-0.454500, 127.688500
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: KKP3K Pulau Sali, Gane Barat Utara

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Halmahera

Nearest Dive Centres to Mimmas Point

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.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Mimmas Point

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