Mujiu - Halmahera

Pulau Pokal sits just a short boat ride northeast of Nabucco’s Spice Island Resort, an easy hop to a site that often surprises. We’ve found the currents here can really rip, so be prepared for a bit of a workout, though the visibility usually holds strong around 18m. The reef unfolds into a varied landscape of coral blocks and gullies, a great place to explore for things like well-camouflaged stonefish and scorpionfish. Keep an eye out for blacktip reef sharks, often with their remora passengers, and a good variety of pufferfish and titan triggerfish patrolling the reef. It’s a site that rewards careful looking, especially within the shelter of the coral structures.

Location
Halmahera, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-0.454600, 127.690000
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 Mujiu

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 Mujiu

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