Dive Sites of Wakatobi
Tukang Besi Archipelago, south eastern Sulawesi
Rising from the depths of the Banda Sea, the main islands of Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomea, Binongki (WaKaToBi) dish up large portions of all the world's reef types - fringing, atoll and barrier - and are served with lashings of healthy corals and dense schools of fish. Jacques Cousteau was sufficiently moved to claim this area the finest diving site in the world.
Wakatobi is one of the newest and most exciting diving destinations in Indonesia, winning extraordinary praise from its visitors both for outstanding and accessible diving and the quality of service they receive for the resort.
The Wakatobi diving sites are at reefs unlike others in the region because of the dry climate and uplifted limestone or in other words, fossilised reefs. This means there is an exceptionally clean environment due to the lack of soil erosion. Being a national park, fishing is strictly limited and the reefs are protected, meaning plenty of action for you the diver. Word is beginning to spread about this park but it is still relatively new, indeed there are even new dive sites out there waiting to be discovered, particularly in the outer atolls which are virtually untouched. Dive in and discover the animal attractions of Wakatobi.
Diving Season
The Wakatobi scuba diving season is from March to December. July and August bring rich plankton blooms and their attendant big marine animals, but also cooler water and lower visibility.
The water temperature varies a fair bit here. This is a quick guide: October maximum of 30°C, the latter half of August minimum of 25°C, March until May the temperature averages 28°C, September is between 26 to 27°C, June 27°C, July 26°C, October 28 to 30°C November to March averages 28°C. In other words for 99% of the year, the temperature ranges between 26 - 29°C.
Reef Basics
Depth: 5 - >40m
Visibility: 15 - 80m
Currents: Gentle
Surface Conditions: Calm
Water Temperature: 26 - 29°C
Experience Level: Beginner - advanced
PADI Course Compatibility: Great for underwater photography and deep diving
Distance: 1,020 km north east of Bali (2½ hours)
Access: Wakatobi dive resorts and liveaboards
Dive Sites
More detailed information on the diving sites of Wakatobi:
Dive The World Recommendations: Roma and Cornucopia.
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