Nimpi Dinding - Sulawesi

Nimpi Dinding is a reliable wall dive in Sulawesi that often delivers a solid experience. We’ve found the wall drops away to unknown depths, but the focus is really on the shallower sections. Look closely for those tiny, bright pink anemonefish weaving through their host anemones, sometimes you’ll spot a Bugeye Dottyback poking out from a crevice. The staghorn coral patches are notable here; sometimes we’ll see diagonal-lined wrasse zipping between them. It’s a good choice for a relaxed dive when you’re not chasing big pelagics, perfect for taking your time and soaking it all in.

Location
Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-0.450140, 121.633570
Type
wall

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 Nimpi Dinding

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 Nimpi Dinding

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