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    Bolung Mandarin dive site
    muck
    14m
    Beginner
    Sulawesi, Indonesia
    KK Kota Manado

    Bolung Mandarin

    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 Mandarin offers some of Sulawesi's richest muck 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
    CharacterMuck dive · max 14m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Bolung Mandarin is a gentle introduction to night diving in Sulawesi. We often find it perfect for new divers, with its consistent 14m depth and typically minimal current. The real show starts as the sun dips; mandarin fish emerge from the coral rubble for their intricate mating dance, a sight that always draws a crowd. It’s a dedicated, short dive focused on one specific, beautiful interaction.

    Typical Bolung Mandarin Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m14m 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.

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    Cocotinos Manado A Boutique Dive & Spa

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    Celebes Divers

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    Siladen Resort & Spa

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    3WILL Bunaken

    8km away
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    Fish In Air Bunaken

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bolung Mandarin

    Bolung Mandarin Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Bolung Mandarin, 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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