

Best for beginner divers, 15-29m, boat entry, moderate current.
Patu Belangi is a reef and pinnacle site located off Siladen Island, Indonesia. The site features depths ranging from 15 to 29 metres and is accessible only by boat. Divers can expect moderate currents, which may shift with the tide, and visibility between 5 and 10 metres. The topography consists of reef and pinnacle structures that provide natural shelter if currents increase. Water temperatures remain between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Due to sharp coral and rocks, divers should maintain good buoyancy control to avoid contact with the reef. The site is suitable for beginner divers who are comfortable managing moderate water movement.
1.88008, 125.10215
The moderate current at Patu Belangi can shift depending on the tide, so ask your boat crew about timing your dive to catch the gentler flow. Keep close to the pinnacle structure for some shelter if the current picks up during the dive.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
15-29m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Moderate
Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, nudibranchs, lionfish, angelfish, groupers, moray eels, and anemonefish.
Yes, Patu Belangi is suitable for beginner divers, though they should be prepared for moderate currents.
The site ranges from 15 to 29 metres in depth.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
Hazards include sharp coral and rocks, as well as moderate currents that can strengthen depending on tidal conditions.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Patu Belangi in Bangka. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Expect moderate currents at Patu Belangi in Bangka. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Patu Belangi in Bangka typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.