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    Bolung Buy dive site
    reef
    16m
    Beginner
    Sulawesi, Indonesia
    KK Kota Manado

    Bolung Buy

    Best months: Jan–May

    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 - Bolung Buy offers some of Sulawesi's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.

    Best timeJan–May
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Giant Moray Eels, Pygmy Seahorses, Seahorses and Sperm Whales · 238+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest June, October, November
    CharacterReef dive · max 16m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Bolung Buy is a calm, shallow dive in Sulawesi, perfect for new divers or those looking for an easy second dive. At a consistent 16 meters, you'll find a gentle slope covered in soft corals and home to plenty of smaller reef fish. It's a relaxed spot, good for honing buoyancy skills or just enjoying a quiet swim. We've often seen various nudibranchs and flatworms here, if you're into macro.

    Typical Bolung Buy Dive Profile

    10mSafety Stop0m16m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

    Today05:2617:3112h 5m daylightGolden hour 17:03

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    3WILL Bunaken

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    Fish In Air Bunaken

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bolung Buy

    Bolung Buy Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Bolung Buy, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (1.5, 124.75) (0km away)

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    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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