Karang Belanda
Why dive here
With 238+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, pygmy seahorses, seahorses and sperm whales - Karang Belanda offers some of Sulawesi's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.
Karang Belanda in Sulawesi offers a relaxed dive on a healthy coral reef. We've often found good numbers of reef fish here, along with occasional nudibranchs if you slow down and look closely. It’s a comfortable site for divers who appreciate a gentle drift over corals, particularly those looking for macro subjects. Visibility is usually decent, making it a good pick for a second dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Karang Belanda
Karang Belanda Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Karang Belanda, 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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