Sofias
Protected Area
KKP3K Pulau Sali, Gane Barat Utara
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales and pufferfish - Sofias offers some of Halmahera's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest April, May, December.
Sofias sits just a quick boat trip from Nabucco Spice Island, a handy spot when you don't want to travel far. We drop in on a sloping reef, mostly hard coral formations, then it gently plateaus into sand around 21 metres. It’s a good place for a relaxed dive; the currents are usually pretty mild here. You'll often spot Humphead Parrotfish cruising by, and if you look closely into the staghorn coral, those tiny Blackbelly Pygmygobies might peek out. It's a comfortable dive for those looking to chill out and enjoy the coral blocks without too much exertion.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sofias
Sofias Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sofias, 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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