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    Spongebob dive site
    wall
    15-40m
    Sumatra, Indonesia
    Kepulauan Seribu

    Spongebob

    Best months: Jan–Feb

    Protected Area

    Kepulauan Seribu

    Why dive here

    Spongebob is a wall dive where divers can encounter mantis shrimp. Water ranges 29-32°C, warmest April, May, June.

    Best timeJan–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeMantis Shrimp
    Water29-32°C · warmest April, May, June
    CharacterWall dive · max 15-40m
    StandoutDramatic wall topography

    Don’t let the name fool you, Spongebob isn’t some gimmick dive. This site on Sumatra offers a genuinely interesting macro experience. We’ve spent hours here, meticulously combing through the extensive seagrass beds and sandy patches for the small stuff. You’ll find some striking corrugated corals, and the thalassia is where you might spot tiny seastar shrimp or a well-camouflaged dragonet. It's not a fast-paced drift, but a slow, deliberate exploration, perfect for photographers or anyone who enjoys the hunt for rare critters. We’d suggest going at slack tide to really take your time amongst the cowries and ghost cardinalfish.

    Typical Spongebob Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Spongebob

    Spongebob Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Spongebob, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-0.93, 103.77) (179km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    31°C

    88°F · Range: 30.2–32.2°C

    Air Temperature

    26°C

    79°F

    Wind Speed

    2.5 m/s

    4.9 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.1 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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