Murex Dive - Sulawesi

Murex Dive, right off the coast of Sulawesi, is a solid house reef. It's the kind of spot we drop into when we want an easy, unhurried dive, usually to stretch our bottom time or just unwind. You'll often find us hovering over a patch of reef where a colony of pink anemonefish have made their home, or spotting a false-eyed pufferfish blending in surprisingly well. It's a relaxed dive, great for macro enthusiasts who enjoy taking their time with a subject, or for anyone happy just pottering about with their camera. Keep an eye out for Carnelian cowries tucked into crevices; they're always a nice find.

Location
Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
1.456950, 124.762540
Type
muck
Maximum Depth
5-20m

Marine Protected Area: Bunaken

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 Murex Dive

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 Murex Dive

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