Lekuan 1
Protected Area
KK Kota Manado
Why dive here
With 238+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, pygmy seahorses, seahorses and sperm whales - Lekuan 1 offers some of Sulawesi's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.
Lekuan 1 offers an easy drift along a gentle slope, perfect for newer divers. The main attraction here is the soft coral, a colourful tapestry of sponges and anemones that cling to the wall. Keep an eye out for a variety of nudibranchs, often found grazing amongst the corals, and small reef fish darting in and out of the crevices. It’s a relaxed dive, good for building confidence while enjoying the scenery.
Typical Lekuan 1 Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Dive shops near Lekuan 1
3WILL Bunaken
Panorama Dive Center
Fish In Air Bunaken
Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort
Siladen Resort & Spa
Celebes Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lekuan 1
Lekuan 1 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lekuan 1, 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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