Cha Cha
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 - Cha Cha offers some of Sulawesi's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.
Cha Cha is a drift dive off Sulawesi where the currents can be playful, pushing you along a sloping reef. Keep an eye out for schooling bannerfish and triggerfish hovering in the blue. It’s a good spot for divers comfortable with a bit of a ride, allowing for some effortless viewing of the reef's inhabitants. This site is best for those who enjoy a dynamic dive rather than a static exploration.
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Fish In Air Bunaken
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Panorama Dive Center
Siladen Resort & Spa
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cha Cha
Cha Cha Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cha Cha, 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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