

Best for beginner divers, 12-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Batu Mandi is a pinnacle and reef site located off Siladen Island, Indonesia. The topography features several pinnacles rising from a sandy bottom, offering a varied underwater landscape. Divers can expect depths ranging from 12 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Conditions are generally mild with visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Access to this site is by boat only, and divers should remain aware of boat traffic and potential currents. The site is suitable for beginners and provides a typical dive duration of 50 minutes.
1.68780, 125.16213
Navigate using the largest boulder as your primary reference point as all channels eventually lead back to this central formation.
Boat-deployed entry over open water.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Oct
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 12 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Batu Mandi requires boat access.
Yes, the site is suitable for snorkelling with a rating of 4 out of 5.
The best months to dive or snorkel at Batu Mandi are March and October.
Diving at Batu Mandi in Bangka requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Batu Mandi in Bangka. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Batu Mandi in Bangka typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Batu Mandi in Bangka typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.