45 Bananas
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 29-30°C, warmest April, May, November.
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
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Nearest Dive Centres to 45 Bananas
Dive shops near 45 Bananas
Murex Dive
MINANGA DIVERS
Tagaroa Dive Center
Manado Adventure Diving Center
Thalassa Dive Resort - Manado
3WILL Bunaken
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for 45 Bananas
45 Bananas Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for 45 Bananas, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
28.81°C
84°F
Current Speed
5.39 cm/s
Direction: W (291.8°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.127 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
33.19 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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