Depan Kampung - Sulawesi

Depan Kampung, meaning “In front of the village,” sits on the southeast side of the island. It’s a good choice for an easy drift. We usually start our dive on the western wall, letting the current carry us along. You’ll see plenty of pyramid butterflyfish, black damsels, and juvenile redtooth triggerfish here, often swimming in big groups. Neon and yellow dash fusiliers are constantly flitting past, and sometimes you’ll spot black and white banded sea snakes winding through the soft dendronephthya corals. It's a nice, relaxed drift with a decent amount of fish action, perfect for a chill afternoon dive.

Location
Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
1.605000, 124.755000

Marine Protected Area: KK Kota Manado

Best Time to Dive in Sulawesi

The warmest water temperatures in Sulawesi occur in November, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in September at 28.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 29.5°C
  • February: 29.4°C
  • March: 29.8°C
  • April: 30.3°C
  • May: 30.3°C
  • June: 29.7°C
  • July: 29.1°C
  • August: 28.8°C
  • September: 28.7°C
  • October: 29.5°C
  • November: 30.4°C
  • December: 30.2°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Sulawesi

Nearest Dive Centres to Depan Kampung

Marine Life in Sulawesi

Home to 252 recorded species including 162 reef fish, 53 hard corals, 9 seagrass & algae, 9 sea snails & nudibranchs, 6 clams & mussels, 4 sea cucumbers.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Depan Kampung

Based on average water temperature of 29.7°C, currents 4 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories