Blue bay I
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 - Blue bay I offers some of Sulawesi's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.
Blue Bay I in Sulawesi offers a relaxed dive, often with gentle currents. We typically find this a good spot for spotting smaller reef fish darting around the bommies and the occasional turtle gliding past. It's a comfortable dive, making it suitable for newer divers looking to build confidence or anyone wanting an easy morning float.
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Cocotinos Manado A Boutique Dive & Spa
Celebes Divers
Siladen Resort & Spa
Thalassa Dive Resort - Manado
Manado Adventure Diving Center
Tagaroa Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Blue bay I
Blue bay I Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Blue bay I, 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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