

Best for beginner divers, 5-21m, boat entry, mild current.
The Kulati Wreck is a combined wreck and reef site located off Tomia Island. The structure lies at depths between 5 and 21 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Access is by boat only, and divers should be aware that currents can be mild but may pick up quickly. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain between 27 and 30C. Species recorded around this area include nudibranchs, angelfish, scorpionfish, groupers, moray eels, cuttlefish, rays, triggerfish, lionfish, and octopus. Divers should remain close to their divemaster due to potential current shifts and the presence of sharks.
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Current conditions can shift without much warning at this site, so stay close to your divemaster and ask the crew about conditions before you descend. Reaching the site requires a boat, so confirm your departure time the evening before to make the most of calmer morning conditions.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-21m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
70 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Species recorded around this area include nudibranchs, regal and bluegirdled angelfish, leaf scorpionfish, coral groupers, giant, yellow-edged and turkey morays, broadclub cuttlefish, bluespotted fantail rays, clown triggerfish, spotfin lionfish, and day octopus.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners as the wreck structure sits in relatively shallow water, though divers must be prepared for potential current shifts.
The site ranges from 5 to 21 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; you must coordinate with your crew for entry and exit.
While the site is primarily a dive location, the shallow sections of the wreck and reef may be visible from the surface, though boat access is required.
Diving at Kulati Wreck in Wakatobi requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Kulati Wreck in Wakatobi. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Kulati Wreck in Wakatobi are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Kulati Wreck in Wakatobi typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Kulati Wreck in Wakatobi typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.