

Best for beginner divers, 10-25m, shore entry, moderate current.
Poopoh is a shore-accessible dive site in Manado Tua that offers a diverse underwater environment featuring muck, seagrass, and reef habitats. Suitable for beginners, the site reaches depths between 10 and 25 metres with an average of 15 metres. Divers should be aware of moderate currents and visibility that fluctuates between 5 and 20 metres. Water temperatures remain warm, ranging from 28 to 30C throughout the year. Night diving is available and recommended to observe the reef after dark. Due to the presence of stonefish in the shallows and potential entanglement hazards from debris, divers should shuffle their feet during entry and avoid unnecessary contact with the bottom.
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Visit the on-site dive shop before entering the water to get a current conditions update, as visibility and current strength can vary considerably. Night dives at Poopoh are well worth organising in advance, as the reef behaves quite differently after dark.
Boat entry.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-25m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, the site is considered suitable for beginners and provides an introduction to various underwater habitats.
The site ranges from 10 to 25 metres deep, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Poopoh is a shore dive, allowing for entry directly from the coast.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow muck and seagrass areas are accessible from the shore.
Hazards include stonefish in the muck and seagrass shallows, as well as potential entanglement risks from loose vegetation or fishing lines.
Diving at Poopoh in Manado requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Poopoh in Manado. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Poopoh in Manado are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Poopoh in Manado. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Poopoh in Manado typically ranges from 5 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.