

Best for advanced divers, 25-80m, boat entry, mild current.
Magnifica is a wall and drop-off site located off Tomia Island, Indonesia. The reef edge descends into deep water, reaching a maximum depth of 80 metres with an average depth of 30 metres. This site is suited for advanced divers, with technical certification required to access the deeper sections. Conditions feature mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 60 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for night diving. Divers should plan gas consumption and bottom time carefully due to the significant depth. Water temperatures fluctuate between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
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Plan your deeper sections early in the dive while your gas supply is freshest, and use the wall itself as a visual reference to monitor your ascent rate on the way back up. Visibility can vary significantly with depth, so note your planned turn pressure before you descend.
Access is by boat, with the mooring situated above an 8-metre coral plateau.
Recorded at this site
Depth
25-80m
Visibility
15-60m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
70 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar
Advanced open water certification is the minimum requirement, while technical certification is necessary to access the deeper sections of the wall.
The site features a wall that drops to 80 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
Magnifica is a boat-only dive site, requiring divers to be aware of surface traffic during entry and exit.
This site is designed as a wall dive for advanced and technical divers and is not suitable for snorkelling.
The primary hazard is the depth, which reaches 80 metres. Divers must plan gas consumption and bottom time carefully and monitor their ascent rate along the wall.
Diving at Magnifica in Wakatobi requires the following certifications: Advanced, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Magnifica in Wakatobi. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Magnifica in Wakatobi. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Magnifica in Wakatobi are January, February, and March. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Magnifica in Wakatobi typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Magnifica in Wakatobi typically ranges from 15 metres to 60 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.