

Best for intermediate divers, 5-30m, shore & boat entry, moderate current.
Pulau Putus is a reef site located off Siladen Island, offering terrain that slopes from the shallows down to 30 metres. With an average depth of 18 metres, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Entry is possible from both shore and boat. Visibility ranges from 15 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain warm between 28 and 30C. Divers should be aware of moderate currents and the presence of stonefish, which can be found on the reef and seabed. To manage the current, it is recommended to dive during slack tide and avoid contact with the substrate.
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Dive during slack tide to get the most out of the moderate current rather than battling it the whole dive. Check locally for up-to-date conditions, as current strength and direction can vary noticeably depending on the season.
Requires a 20 minute boat ride.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Moderate
Species recorded around this area include the peacock mantis shrimp, robust ghost pipefish, coconut octopus, mandarinfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, warty anglerfish, wunderpus, ornate ghostpipefish, painted frogfish, mimic octopus, stonefish, spiny tiger shrimp, snowflake moray, and nembrotha nudibranch.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Both shore and boat entries are possible at this location.
Stonefish are present and can cause painful stings if touched. Additionally, moderate currents require careful planning and monitoring of tidal timing.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Pulau Putus in Bitung. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Expect moderate currents at Pulau Putus in Bitung. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Pulau Putus in Bitung typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.