

Best for intermediate divers, 14-24m, boat entry, strong current.
Proco 2 in the Patinti Strait features a combination of reef, drop-off, and pinnacle topography. Divers can explore depths between 14 and 24 metres with visibility ranging from 15 to 40 metres. This is a boat-only site suited for intermediate divers due to strong currents and the potential for down currents around the structures. Night diving is available, offering a different perspective of the site. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, cardinalfish, Spanish Dancer, flatworms, Maroon Clownfish, rock cod, boxfish, Blackstriped Angelfish, False Puffer, groupers, Midnight Snapper, and soldierfish. Always confirm current conditions with your boat crew before entry and consider timing dives with tidal changes.
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Time your entry to coincide with the slack around a tidal change if you want a more controlled descent onto the pinnacle, as the currents here can be unpredictable and shift direction quickly. Brief your boat crew on your planned drift route before you go down.
Fly into Manado Sam Ratulangi International Airport, then take a connecting flight via Wings Air to Labuha on Bacan island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
14-24m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, cardinalfish, Spanish Dancer, flatworms, Maroon Clownfish, rock cod, boxfish, Blackstriped Angelfish, False Puffer, groupers, Midnight Snapper, and soldierfish.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the presence of strong currents and potential down currents.
The site features depths ranging from 14 to 24 metres.
Proco 2 is a boat-only site; a boat is required for access.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths starting at 14 metres and significant currents, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
The primary hazards are strong currents and down currents that can develop quickly around the drop-off and pinnacle.
Diving at Proco 2 in Maluku requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Proco 2 in Maluku. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Proco 2 in Maluku are April, May, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Proco 2 in Maluku can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Proco 2 in Maluku typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.