

Best for intermediate divers, boat entry.
Sulawesi Wall at Bunaken Island is a marine dive site featuring a shallow reef top that transitions into a steep wall dropping to significant depths. This site is suited for intermediate divers due to the potential for strong currents and the presence of overhead environments within swim-throughs. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 35 metres, with water temperatures remaining between 29 and 30C. Access is exclusively by boat. Divers must manage their buoyancy carefully in swim-throughs and deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending, as currents can strengthen quickly along the wall and boat pick-up follows a drift profile.
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Check current direction and strength with your skipper before entering, as conditions can change quickly between the reef top and the wall. Carry a surface marker buoy on every dive here given the drift potential and boat traffic.
Access is by boat.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Visibility
15-35m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the deep wall, potential for strong currents, and overhead environments found in swim-throughs.
Access to Sulawesi Wall is by boat only. Divers should coordinate with their skipper to check current conditions before entry.
Water temperatures at this site are warm, ranging from 29C to 30C throughout the year.
Always carry a surface marker buoy for boat pick-up after drift dives. Ensure you have the buoyancy skills required for swim-throughs and monitor your depth closely as currents can change rapidly.
Diving at Sulawesi Wall in Manado requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Sulawesi Wall in Manado. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Sulawesi Wall in Manado are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.