Honeycomb - Sulawesi

Honeycomb, on Sulawesi’s west coast, offers a solid wall dive. It’s a north-south facing stretch, textured with porous corals and a good spread of sponges. We’ve seen a lot of those pink *cupressina* hydroids here, which add a nice splash of color. The real draw, though, is the fish. Keep an eye out for blue-headed tilefish, they often swim in pairs and are pretty distinct with their bright blue heads and yellow bodies. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a sailfin goby tucked into a rock ledge. It’s a good spot for divers who enjoy taking their time to seek out the smaller, less common inhabitants.

Location
Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
0.483300, 123.050000

Marine Protected Area: KK Teluk Gorontalo

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 Honeycomb

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 Honeycomb

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