Jack Point - Sulawesi

Jack Point in Sulawesi gives us a good, solid dive every time. You drop onto a sloping reef, dotted with bommies, and the first thing you notice is the sheer number of small reef fish. We’re talking about schools of Dark-fin Chromis and Six-line wrasse weaving through the corals, a constant, active display. Keep your eyes peeled for Yellow-red Pygmygobies tucked into crevices and, if you’re lucky, a Blotchfin scorpionfish camouflaged on the bottom. It’s a site that rewards slow exploration, particularly for macro enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys watching the intricate ballet of the reef’s smaller residents.

Location
Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-0.183521, 121.660410

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 Jack 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 Jack 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