19m
    Beginner
    Sulawesi, Indonesia
    KK Kota Manado

    Onong’s House Reef

    Best months: Jan–May

    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 - Onong’s House Reef offers some of Sulawesi's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 19m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Onong’s House Reef, right off the resort jetty, is an easy dive to 19 meters. It’s perfect for a relaxed afternoon check-out dive or if you just want to potter around with your camera. We've often found frogfish and a few different species of octopus tucked away in the corals here. It’s a comfortable option for beginners or anyone looking for a low-key dive.

    Typical Onong’s House Reef Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m19m max~30 min estimated bottom time

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

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Onong’s House Reef

    Onong’s House Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Onong’s House Reef, 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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