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    Kobor Island dive site
    reef
    Sulawesi, Indonesia

    Kobor Island

    Best months: Jan–May

    Why dive here

    With 238+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, pygmy seahorses, seahorses and sperm whales - Kobor Island offers some of Sulawesi's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.

    Best timeJan–May
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Giant Moray Eels, Pygmy Seahorses, Seahorses and Sperm Whales · 238+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest June, October, November
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Kobor Island, tucked away in Sulawesi’s Banggai Regency, offers a pleasant dive, a good option if you’re looking for a quieter spot away from the more talked-about sites. The reef here is healthy, with plenty of hard corals forming intricate structures that shelter a decent variety of smaller reef fish. We’ve spotted plenty of anemonefish darting amongst their host anemones, along with parrotfish munching on the coral. It’s a comfortable dive, generally without strong currents, making it suitable for divers who prefer a relaxed pace and appreciate solid coral ecosystems over big pelagic action.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kobor Island

    Kobor Island Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Kobor Island, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (1.5, 124.75) (0km away)

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    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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