

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Barracuda is a reef site located off Tomia Island, Indonesia, offering depths between 5 and 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, with an average depth of 18 metres and generally mild currents. Divers can encounter various reef life, including wrasses, which are very common, alongside uncommon species such as coral grouper, ocellaris anemonefish, pufferfish, groupers, cardinalfish, emperor, soldierfish, yellowfin goatfish, sea squirt, chromis, and hard coral. Boat access is required for all dives. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain between 27C and 30C. Night diving is available at this location. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including stonefish, lionfish, and sea urchins near the reef.
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Current conditions can shift here, so ask your dive operator about the tide before you enter and plan to dive the shallower sections of the reef if conditions tighten. Boat entry is the only way in, so confirm your pick-up arrangement before descending.
Boat entry required.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, which are very common. Other species recorded at the site include coral grouper, ocellaris anemonefish, pufferfish, groupers, cardinalfish, emperor, soldierfish, yellowfin goatfish, sea squirt, chromis, and hard coral.
Yes, Barracuda is suitable for beginners as the reef starts at a shallow 5 metres and currents are generally mild.
The reef ranges from 5 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site; confirm your pick-up arrangements before descending.
While the site is primarily a dive location, the shallow sections of the reef are accessible, though boat entry is required.
Diving at Barracuda in Wakatobi requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Barracuda in Wakatobi. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Barracuda in Wakatobi. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Barracuda in Wakatobi are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Barracuda in Wakatobi should be aware of jellyfish, lionfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Barracuda in Wakatobi typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Barracuda in Wakatobi typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.