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    45 Bananas dive site
    reef
    10-30m
    Sulawesi, Indonesia
    Bunaken

    45 Bananas

    Best months: Jan–May

    Protected Area

    Bunaken

    Why dive here

    With 238+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, pygmy seahorses, seahorses and sperm whales - 45 Bananas offers some of Sulawesi's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.

    Best timeJan–May
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Giant Moray Eels, Pygmy Seahorses, Seahorses and Sperm Whales · 238+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest June, October, November
    CharacterReef dive · max 10-30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    45 Bananas offers a gentle slope in Sulawesi, a good spot for newer divers to get comfortable. You’ll typically drift past a decent spread of hard and soft corals, keeping an eye out for resident reef fish and the occasional turtle passing by. Visibility here is usually consistent, making for relaxed viewing. It’s a solid choice for a pleasant, undemanding dive.

    Typical 45 Bananas Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m 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.

    Today05:2617:3112h 5m daylightGolden hour 17:04

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for 45 Bananas

    45 Bananas Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for 45 Bananas, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (1.5, 124.75) (0km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    87°F · Range: 29.6–31.2°C

    Current Speed

    1 cm/s

    Direction: W (270°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.099 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    33.17 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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