TOULOUR
Protected Area
KKP3K Pulau Kelo dan Songara, Obi Timur
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales and pufferfish - TOULOUR offers some of Halmahera's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest April, May, December.
Toulour has to be our favourite wreck dive in Halmahera. It’s a Japanese patrol boat, still largely intact, sitting upright at a comfortable 20 metres. We love dropping down onto the bow, seeing the mast reach up towards the surface, encrusted in soft corals and sponges. You can swim through the holds, which are now home to schools of glassfish and the occasional reef shark cruising by. The real magic happens with the light filtering through the open deck, illuminating clouds of fusiliers. It’s a site that really makes you feel like an explorer, and because the currents here are usually mild, it’s a brilliant dive for newer wreck enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys taking their time to really soak it all in. We’ve spent whole dives just circling the mast, watching the fish dance.
Typical TOULOUR Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TOULOUR
TOULOUR Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TOULOUR, 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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