Tanjung Kalapa
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 - Tanjung Kalapa offers some of Sulawesi's richest drift diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.
Tanjung Kalapa offers a relaxed dive along a sloping reef, mostly sandy patches interspersed with coral bommies. We’ve spotted the usual suspects here: lionfish, scorpionfish, and the occasional turtle cruising by. It’s a good spot for newer divers or those looking for a chilled-out afternoon without strong currents. Visibility is usually decent, around 15-20 meters.
Typical Tanjung Kalapa Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Tanjung Kalapa
Dive shops near Tanjung Kalapa
Murex Dive
MINANGA DIVERS
Tagaroa Dive Center
Manado Adventure Diving Center
3WILL Bunaken
Panorama Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tanjung Kalapa
Tanjung Kalapa Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tanjung Kalapa, 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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