

Best for intermediate divers, 15-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Tanjung Pisok is a boat-access reef and wall dive located off Bunaken Island. The site features a vertical drop with depths ranging from 15 to 30 metres, averaging 25 metres. Divers typically experience mild drift conditions, though currents can strengthen unpredictably, requiring constant monitoring of position. Visibility varies between 10 and 30 metres. The site is suitable for intermediate divers who can maintain buoyancy to avoid sharp coral edges on the wall. Night diving is available and offers a distinct experience compared to daytime visits. Typical dive duration is 45 minutes, and boat support is required for all entries.
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Check current conditions with your dive operator before descending, as the mild drift can pick up without much warning at this site. Night dives here are worth organising in advance, as the reef behaves quite differently after dark.
Entry is usually by boat or shore dive.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the wall topography and the potential for unpredictable changes in current strength.
The site ranges from 15 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the reef and wall.
Water temperatures range from 28C to 30C throughout the year. Currents are generally mild but can strengthen, and visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres.
Divers should watch for sharp coral on the wall and be prepared for currents that may increase in strength during the dive.
Diving at Tanjung Pisok in Manado requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Tanjung Pisok in Manado. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Tanjung Pisok in Manado are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.