Pygmy Point
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 - Pygmy Point offers some of Sulawesi's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.
Pygmy Point in Sulawesi gives you a good chance to spot pygmy seahorses, if you’ve got a keen eye or a good guide. The site is a macro lover's delight, with plenty of small critters tucked into the corals. Expect mild currents, making it a relaxed dive for those who prefer to go slow and search. It's an ideal spot for photographers looking for unique subjects.
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Murex Dive
MINANGA DIVERS
Tagaroa Dive Center
Manado Adventure Diving Center
3WILL Bunaken
Thalassa Dive Resort - Manado
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pygmy Point
Pygmy Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pygmy Point, 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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