

Best for intermediate divers, 5-35m, boat entry, mild current.
Hukurila Canyon in Ambon, Indonesia, offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a canyon, cave, wall, and reef. This boat-access site reaches depths between 5 and 35 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Divers encounter mild currents that can shift unpredictably, requiring careful monitoring of position and depth. The site includes overhead cave sections, necessitating the use of a torch. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Given the depth and overhead environments, this site is suited for intermediate divers with an Advanced Open Water certification. Typical dive times are approximately 50 minutes, with water temperatures generally between 26 and 30 degrees Celsius.
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Check current conditions with your operator before heading out, as currents can pick up unpredictably despite the site's generally mild rating. The cave and canyon sections require a torch regardless of conditions outside.
The site is located on the south coast of Ambon and is accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-35m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
The site ranges from 5 to 35 metres deep, with an average depth of 25 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers and requires an Advanced Open Water certification due to the depth and overhead cave environments.
Hukurila Canyon is a boat-access dive located 15 kilometres from the shore.
Temperatures typically range from 26 to 30 degrees Celsius, though deep-water upwellings can occasionally cause temperatures to drop to 25 degrees Celsius.
Hazards include deep water, overhead cave environments, and currents that can strengthen without warning. Divers should carry a torch for the cave sections and monitor their no-decompression limits.
Diving at Hukurila Canyon in Ambon requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Hukurila Canyon in Ambon. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.