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    Long beach ⛱️ dive site
    shore
    2-10m
    Sulawesi, Indonesia
    KK Banggai Dalaka

    Long beach ⛱️

    Best months: Jan–May

    Protected Area

    KK Banggai Dalaka

    Why dive here

    With 238+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, pygmy seahorses, seahorses and sperm whales - Long beach ⛱️ offers some of Sulawesi's richest shore 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
    CharacterShore dive · max 2-10m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Long Beach, accessed by local outrigger from Potisi, is more of a snorkelling and freediving spot than a deep dive site. The shallow reefs here are good for spotting smaller reef fish and various hard corals, especially on a calm day. It's a relaxed option for those looking to spend time close to the surface, maybe practicing breath-hold diving in clear, sheltered water. If you're after serious depth or big pelagics, you'll need to look elsewhere.

    Typical Long beach ⛱️ Dive Profile

    Safety Stop0m2m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:2917:3712h 8m daylightGolden hour 17:10

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Long beach ⛱️

    Long beach ⛱️ Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Long beach ⛱️, 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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