

Best for beginner divers, 6-16m, shore entry, moderate current.
Polytechnic Housereef in Manado Tua offers a diverse underwater environment combining natural reef, muck, and artificial structures. This shore-entry site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 6 to 16 metres and an average of 12 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. Divers should be aware that currents can be moderate to strong and may shift unexpectedly; planning dives around slack or incoming tides is recommended. The site is also accessible for night diving. Facilities on-site include parking, rinse stations, air fills, and gear storage. Species recorded around this area include Napoleon Wrasse, Giant Frogfish, Ornate Ghostpipefish, Indian Lionfish, and various nudibranchs.
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The on-site dive shop offers guided tours, which is genuinely useful here given that currents can pick up unexpectedly. Go early in the morning when conditions tend to be calmer and visibility is at its best.
Stroll down the beach and enter the water directly from the resort.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-16m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include Napoleon Wrasse, Giant Frogfish, Ornate Ghostpipefish, Indian Lionfish, and Chromodoris Nudibranch.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its accessible depth range of 6 to 16 metres.
The site ranges from 6 to 16 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Polytechnic Housereef is a shore entry dive site.
Currents can be moderate to strong and may shift without notice. It is advised to enter during slack or incoming current and monitor conditions closely throughout the dive.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Polytechnic Housereef in Manado. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Polytechnic Housereef in Manado are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Polytechnic Housereef in Manado. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Polytechnic Housereef in Manado typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.