Karang Lobu
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 Lobu offers some of Sulawesi's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.
Karang Lobu is a solid coral reef dive off Sulawesi. We often find ourselves drifting along its slopes, keeping an eye out for resident reef sharks cruising through the healthier patches of hard coral. It’s a good choice for divers who appreciate a healthy reef ecosystem without needing dramatic walls or pelagic action. Currents can pick up, so it's best for those comfortable with a bit of drift.
Typical Karang Lobu Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Karang Lobu
Karang Lobu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Karang Lobu, 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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