Dalton Point
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 - Dalton Point offers some of Sulawesi's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.
Dalton Point sits along Sulawesi’s coast, offering a straightforward dive. You’ll find a sloping reef here, populated by the usual suspects: triggerfish, fusiliers, and the occasional turtle. It’s a decent option for a relaxed second dive or for newer divers looking to get comfortable in Indonesian waters, without strong currents or deep profiles.
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Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort
Panorama Dive Center
Fish In Air Bunaken
Siladen Resort & Spa
Celebes Divers
3WILL Bunaken
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dalton Point
Dalton Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dalton Point, 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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