

Best for intermediate divers, 25-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Fan 38 East on Tomia Island is a reef wall site featuring drift diving and a cavern. The topography drops to depths of 25 to 30 metres, with visibility typically ranging from 30 to 40 metres. Divers experience moderate currents that carry them along the reef face. Due to the potential for currents to strengthen quickly and the presence of boat traffic, this site is suitable for intermediate divers and requires boat access. Night diving is available, offering a different perspective of the reef structure. Species recorded around this area include various nudibranchs, scorpionfish, octopus, lionfish, rays, angelfish, moray eels, and cuttlefish.
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Book a guided tour for your first visit, as the current at Fan 38 East can intensify quickly and a local guide will know exactly when and where to enter for the best drift. The site is boat access only, so coordinate your dive timing with your operator to avoid the busiest periods of boat traffic overhead.
Boat entry required.
Recorded at this site
Depth
25-30m
Visibility
30-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include Chromodoris and Nembrotha nudibranchs, leaf scorpionfish, day octopus, Indian and spotfin lionfish, bluespotted fantail rays, bluegirdled and regal angelfish, giant, yellow-edged, and turkey morays, clown triggerfish, and broadclub cuttlefish.
No, Fan 38 East is rated for intermediate divers. The site features moderate currents that can intensify quickly, requiring divers to be comfortable managing drift conditions.
The site reaches depths of 25 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site. You must coordinate with an operator for transport and use a surface marker buoy upon ascent due to boat traffic.
No, this site is designed for diving and requires boat access. It is not suitable for snorkelling.
Water temperatures range from 27C to 30C throughout the year.
Diving at Fan 38 East in Wakatobi requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Fan 38 East in Wakatobi. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Fan 38 East in Wakatobi. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Fan 38 East in Wakatobi are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.