Aer Banua 1
Protected Area
KK Minahasa Utara
Why dive here
With 238+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, pygmy seahorses, seahorses and sperm whales - Aer Banua 1 offers some of Sulawesi's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest April, May, November.
Aer Banua 1, off Sulawesi, offers a look at a fairly typical Indonesian reef. We’ve found a mix of hard and soft corals here, providing shelter for the usual reef fish and some smaller critters if you take the time to search. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, especially if you’re looking for something gentle between more energetic drift dives. Suits photographers who like to move slowly.
Typical Aer Banua 1 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 Aer Banua 1
Dive shops near Aer Banua 1
Cocotinos Manado A Boutique Dive & Spa
Celebes Divers
Siladen Resort & Spa
Thalassa Dive Resort - Manado
Fish In Air Bunaken
3WILL Bunaken
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Aer Banua 1
Aer Banua 1 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Aer Banua 1, 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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