reef

Sulawesi, Indonesia

Kepulauan Togean

Saddleback Reef

Best months: Jan–May

Protected Area

Kepulauan Togean

Why dive here

With 238+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, pygmy seahorses, seahorses and sperm whales - Saddleback 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

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Saddleback Reef is one of those spots where you really appreciate the sheer resilience of coral, particularly the staghorn. We've seen a lot of it here, a true testament to the reef's recovery and health. It’s a gentle drift over a shallow slope, perfect for just cruising along and taking in the smaller details. Keep an eye out for burrowing urchins and we've spotted a few cowries tucked away in the crevices. It’s a solid afternoon dive, good for stretching out bottom time without needing to fight much current.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Saddleback Reef

Saddleback Reef Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Saddleback 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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