Traffic Jam - Sulawesi

Traffic Jam, off Sulawesi, lives up to its name. We're talking about a west-facing wall here, running north to south, but what really sets it apart are the ten vertical shafts cut into the reef. They’re deep enough to duck into, and that's where the juvenile fish stack up, sometimes so thick it's like a rush hour commute. Inside these shafts, you'll often spot masses of smaller fish just hanging out, a genuine spectacle. Beyond the shafts, the wall itself hosts a decent spread of olive green fluke sponges and some eye-catching pink sinogorgia soft corals. The leather corals are particularly impressive, and if you’re into macro, keep an eye out for Loch's nudibranch, they're often spotted here. It’s a good spot for divers who enjoy exploring unique reef architecture and don’t mind a bit of a current.

Location
Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
0.490000, 123.050000

Marine Protected Area: KK Teluk Gorontalo

Best Time to Dive in Sulawesi

The warmest water temperatures in Sulawesi occur in November, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in September at 28.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 29.5°C
  • February: 29.4°C
  • March: 29.8°C
  • April: 30.3°C
  • May: 30.3°C
  • June: 29.7°C
  • July: 29.1°C
  • August: 28.8°C
  • September: 28.7°C
  • October: 29.5°C
  • November: 30.4°C
  • December: 30.2°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Sulawesi

Nearest Dive Centres to Traffic Jam

Marine Life in Sulawesi

Home to 252 recorded species including 162 reef fish, 53 hard corals, 9 seagrass & algae, 9 sea snails & nudibranchs, 6 clams & mussels, 4 sea cucumbers.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Traffic Jam

Based on average water temperature of 29.7°C, currents 4 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories