Batu Hitam
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 - Batu Hitam offers some of Sulawesi's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.
Batu Hitam, meaning "Black Rock," drops to 22 meters along a modest wall, typical of many sites in Sulawesi. We’ve found it’s a good spot for spotting the usual reef fish: fusiliers, snapper, and the occasional moray eel peeking from a crevice. It’s an intermediate dive, straightforward with generally mild currents, making it suitable for those looking for a relaxed multi-level profile without too much fuss. Think of it as a solid, everyday dive.
Typical Batu Hitam 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Batu Hitam
Dive shops near Batu Hitam
Thalassa Dive Resort - Manado
Manado Adventure Diving Center
Tagaroa Dive Center
3WILL Bunaken
Fish In Air Bunaken
MINANGA DIVERS
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Batu Hitam
Batu Hitam Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Batu Hitam, 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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