Goa Goa
Protected Area
Kepulauan Togean
Why dive here
With 238+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, pygmy seahorses, seahorses and sperm whales - Goa Goa offers some of Sulawesi's richest cave diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.
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.
Typical Goa Goa Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Nearest Dive Centres to Goa Goa
Dive shops near Goa Goa
Black Marlin
Kadiriri Paradise
Kogutu
reconnect dive centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Goa Goa
Goa Goa Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Goa Goa, 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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