Tanjung Pisok
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 - Tanjung Pisok offers some of Sulawesi's richest drift diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.
Tanjung Pisok is a straightforward dive in Sulawesi, good for a relaxed afternoon. We usually see a decent mix of reef fish here, things like parrotfish and some small schools of fusiliers. It's not a site that will blow your mind, but it’s an easy dive for shaking out the kinks or for those looking for something less demanding. We'd suggest it if you're keen on a chill dive with solid visibility.
Typical Tanjung Pisok 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 Pisok
Dive shops near Tanjung Pisok
Thalassa Dive Resort - Manado
3WILL Bunaken
Fish In Air Bunaken
Panorama Dive Center
Celebes Divers
Manado Adventure Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tanjung Pisok
Tanjung Pisok Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tanjung Pisok, 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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