Polytechnic Housereef
Protected Area
Bunaken
Why dive here
With 238+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, pygmy seahorses, seahorses and sperm whales - Polytechnic Housereef offers some of Sulawesi's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.
The Polytechnic Housereef offers a straightforward dive right from the shore. You’ll find a sloping reef here, populated with a mix of hard and soft corals. It's a relaxed site, good for knocking off the rust or for those looking to take it easy. Expect to see the usual reef fish and perhaps some smaller critters if you look closely.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Polytechnic Housereef
Polytechnic Housereef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Polytechnic Housereef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (1.5, 124.75) (0km away)
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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