Goa Goa - Sulawesi

Goa Goa isn’t your typical Sulawesi drift, and that’s part of its charm. It’s a cave, as the name suggests, which means a different kind of dive. Inside, you’ll find sections of branch coral and papyrus coral, with the odd patch of staghorn here and there. We’ve seen pink anemonefish peeking out, and schools of blackstriped cardinalfish sometimes hang near the darker areas. It’s a good spot for divers looking for something a bit more intimate than the open reef, maybe a second dive to round out the day, especially if you appreciate the quieter side of the underwater world.

Location
Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-0.415480, 121.684570
Type
cave
Maximum Depth
10-30m

Marine Protected Area: Kepulauan Togean

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 Goa Goa

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 Goa Goa

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