Barracuda Point 1
Protected Area
KK Kota Manado
Why dive here
With 238+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, pygmy seahorses, seahorses and sperm whales - Barracuda Point 1 offers some of Sulawesi's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.
Barracuda Point 1 in Sulawesi offers a relaxed drift over a sloping reef, topping out at 22m. We often see schools of yellowfin barracuda here, sometimes in impressive numbers, along with the usual reef residents like snapper and sweetlips. It's a straightforward intermediate dive, good for those looking for a predictable current and reliable pelagic encounters without much depth.
Typical Barracuda Point 1 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort
Siladen Resort & Spa
Panorama Dive Center
Celebes Divers
Fish In Air Bunaken
3WILL Bunaken
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Barracuda Point 1
Barracuda Point 1 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Barracuda Point 1, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (1.5, 124.75) (0km away)
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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