Mandiri - Sulawesi

Pargo Cave is a good pick for a relaxed dive, especially if you’re new to Cozumel’s currents or looking for a shallower second dive. At a max depth of 12 meters, you'll find a nice mix of coral formations and sandy patches, home to things like French grunts schooling up, and if you’re lucky, an American eel peeking from a crevice. The site’s name comes from a swim-through, more of a large overhang really, where you can often spot juvenile reef sharks resting. It's a comfortable spot to practice buoyancy or even try some wide-angle photography, though the currents here can still have a gentle push.

Location
Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-0.115700, 121.615400
Type
cave

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 Mandiri

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 Mandiri

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