Kogutu Reef - Sulawesi

Kogutu Reef, off Sulawesi, feels like a good old-fashioned reef dive. We’ve found it reliably hosts a solid population of Staghorn corals, the kind that really build out the reef structure, along with some nice Starflower corals and the occasional Anacropora. Keep an eye out for the Bear Paw and Small Giant Clams tucked into the nooks, and we often spot cowries working their way across the corals. It’s a comfortable dive, usually without strong currents, making it a great spot for an easy afternoon, maybe a third dive of the day, when you just want to relax and watch the reef do its thing.

Location
Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-0.315245, 121.910560
Type
reef

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 Kogutu Reef

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 Kogutu Reef

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