Fukui Point - Sulawesi

Fukui Point, on Bunaken's west coast, often makes it onto people’s favourite lists, and we can see why. It's not a typical wall dive, which is common around here. Instead, you'll find a series of gentle slopes with some sharp, short drops mixed in. We’ve found the currents here tend to be a little less aggressive than some of Bunaken's other spots, making it a good choice if you're looking for a slightly more relaxed drift. What we really love about Fukui are the fusiliers – they can be so dense they really do block out the sun for a few moments as you pass through. Look closer into the cracks and you'll often find white-spotted morays peeking out. The staghorn coral patches are particularly healthy here too, and if you’ve got a keen eye, we’ve spotted pygmy seahorses tucked away. It’s a site that rewards a slow pace, letting you really take in the details rather than just flying past.

Location
Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
1.616462, 124.750694

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 Fukui Point

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 Fukui Point

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