

Best for intermediate divers, 5-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Barracuda Point on Bunaken Island is a reef and wall site defined by strong currents. The wall drops to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Visibility ranges from 10 to 35 metres, and water temperatures typically sit between 28 and 30C, though cold thermoclines occur. Access is by boat only. Due to strong currents and potential down currents, this site is suited for intermediate divers with solid buoyancy control. Snorkellers may explore the shallower sections down to 5 metres when conditions permit. Species recorded around this area include Napoleon Wrasse, Green Sea Turtles, various nudibranchs, moray eels, lionfish, angelfish, and triggerfish.
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Brief your skipper on conditions before you kit up, as current strength and direction can shift quickly and will determine your entry point and dive plan. Experienced local divemasters know this site well and their read on the water on any given day is worth listening to.
Contact local operators before your dive to confirm current conditions and what gear you will need.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
10-35m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include Napoleon Wrasse, Green Sea Turtles, Chromodoris and Nembrotha nudibranchs, Giant and Yellow-edged moray eels, Spotfin and Indian lionfish, Regal and Bluegirdled angelfish, Clown Triggerfish, Bluespotted Fantail Rays, and Coral Grouper.
No, this site is recommended for intermediate divers due to strong currents and the presence of down currents.
The wall drops to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Snorkellers can access the shallower sections down to 5 metres.
This is a boat-only site. Divers must brief their skipper on conditions before kitting up, as current strength and direction can shift quickly.
Yes, snorkellers can explore the shallower sections down to 5 metres when conditions allow.
Diving at Barracuda Point in Manado requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Barracuda Point in Manado. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Barracuda Point in Manado are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Barracuda Point in Manado can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Barracuda Point in Manado typically ranges from 10 metres to 35 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.