

Best for beginner divers, 8-20m, shore entry, mild current.
Tasik Ria Pier is a shore dive in Manado Tua that features a combination of natural reef and artificial reef structures. Divers can explore depths between 8 and 20 metres, with an average of 15 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, offering mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 25 metres. Marine life includes common sightings of spotfin lionfish, Indian lionfish, pufferfish, wrasses, and striped eel catfish. Less frequent encounters include robust ghost pipefish, giant frogfish, ornate ghostpipefish, broadclub cuttlefish, banded pipefish, ribbon eel, harlequin sweetlips, ocellaris anemonefish, and white-spotted puffer. The site is also accessible for night diving. Divers should be cautious of sharp coral and potential entanglement hazards near the pier.
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Night diving here is worth planning for, as the site genuinely rewards the effort after dark. Air fills are available on site, so you do not need to haul tanks from elsewhere.
Operating out of Tasik Ria Resort with its own jetty.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-20m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Common sightings include spotfin lionfish, Indian lionfish, pufferfish, wrasses, and striped eel catfish. You may also encounter robust ghost pipefish, giant frogfish, ornate ghostpipefish, broadclub cuttlefish, banded pipefish, ribbon eel, harlequin sweetlips, ocellaris anemonefish, and white-spotted puffer.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and manageable depths.
The site ranges from 8 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Tasik Ria Pier is a shore dive, though boat charters are available at the site.
While primarily a dive site, the shallow sections of the reef are accessible for snorkelling.
Divers should watch their buoyancy to avoid sharp coral and rocks. Additionally, loose lines or cables near the pier pose an entanglement risk, so ensure your gear is streamlined.
Diving at Tasik Ria Pier in Manado requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Tasik Ria Pier in Manado. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Tasik Ria Pier in Manado. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Tasik Ria Pier in Manado are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Tasik Ria Pier in Manado typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tasik Ria Pier in Manado typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.