Aer Bajo
North Sulawesi · —
Indonesia Dive Sites
388 mapped sites
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Scuba diving in Indonesia
Indonesia has 388 public dive sites on PickADive, with strong starting points in West Papua, North Sulawesi, East Nusa Tenggara, Bali, and Central Sulawesi. Use this hub to move from broad destination research to specific dive-site pages.
- Public sites
- 388
- Indexed destination pages
- Regions
- 15
- Browsable areas
- Rating
- Building
- Reviews are still growing
- Common access
- Boat
- 33 dive sites
Seasonal patterns
Best months, historically in Indonesia
Typical conditions by month across dive sites in Indonesia— historical patterns, not a forecast.
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Featured dive guides
In-depth guides for famous sites in Indonesia
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Best dive sites in Indonesia
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Aer Prang
North Sulawesi · —
Ai Island Wall (Pulau Ai)
Maluku · 5–35 m
A steep, healthy wall fringing Pulau Ai in the western Banda Islands, regarded as one of the best wall dives in the group. The reef top is rich in hard coral before dropping into a sheer face covered with sea fans and soft corals, frequented by schooling fish and the occasional reef shark or Napoleon wrasse. Visibility is typically excellent.
IntermediateBoat entry
Aljui Bay
West Papua · —
Ameth (Nusa Laut)
Maluku · 5–30 m
An offshore reef off Nusa Laut island, often dived as the first deep-sea taste on Banda Sea routes departing from Ambon. Expansive leather and soft coral cover blankets the slope and wall, with tuna, grouper and reef fish in the current. A scenic, biodiverse site that bridges Ambon's muck and the open Banda reefs.
IntermediateBoat entry
Andiamo (Daram)
West Papua · —
Angel's Window
North Sulawesi · —
Arus Balee (Bastard Current)
Aceh · 5–31 m
Reputedly the most beautiful reef around Pulau Weh, a current-swept slope densely packed with gorgonian fans, staghorn and table coral. Strong flow draws large giant trevally and dense schools of fish, sometimes so thick they dim the light. Its English nickname reflects the demanding current; best run as a drift on slack or favourable tide.
AdvancedBoat entry
Aw Shucks
North Sulawesi · —
Babylon
East Nusa Tenggara · 5–35 m
A reef and wall dive off Ternate island (Alor) with interesting overhangs around 30 m and a good reputation for nudibranchs, making it a favourite for macro photographers. The healthy wall is dressed in corals and sponges, and Alor's strong currents can deliver passing fish action. A scenic site usually combined with nearby The Arch and Coral Cliffs.
IntermediateBoat entry
Plan a dive in Indonesia
Choose the right area
Popular starting points in Indonesia include West Papua, North Sulawesi, East Nusa Tenggara, Bali, and Central Sulawesi. The region list helps you narrow the country before comparing individual site pages.
Explore sites on the mapMatch depth and difficulty
Current public data shows 12 intermediate and 11 advanced dive sites. Listed depths range from about 0m to 55m where available. Boat is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.
Check conditions close to the dive
PickADive can help with research and comparison, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Weather, current, visibility, entry, boat traffic, and local rules can change quickly.
How condition context worksCommon questions about diving in Indonesia
Where are the best places to scuba dive in Indonesia?
Start with West Papua, North Sulawesi, and East Nusa Tenggara. PickADive lists 388 public dive sites in Indonesia, and the region links on this page help narrow the choice before you compare individual site pages. West Papua alone accounts for 91 of those listings across 15 regions. 14 dive sites are recorded with shore access and 33 with boat access.
Are there advanced dive sites in Indonesia?
Yes. PickADive currently marks 14 dive sites in Indonesia as advanced or expert level. That includes 3 marked expert. Listed depths in the catalog reach about 55m at the deepest sites, and 33 dive sites are recorded as boat access. Review depth, access, conditions, hazards, and recent diver notes before planning those dives.
What depths can I expect when diving in Indonesia?
The public PickADive catalog for Indonesia currently shows listed depths from about 0m to 55m. Both shallow shore entries and deeper boat sites appear in the catalog: 14 dive sites are recorded with shore access and 33 with boat access. Always check the individual site page and current local guidance before choosing a dive.
Can PickADive tell me if conditions are safe today in Indonesia?
No. PickADive helps with destination research and site comparison in Indonesia, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Site pages show forecast-derived condition outlooks and historical seasonality — planning aids computed from measured data, never a judgment that a particular dive is advisable. Check current conditions, training limits, equipment, local rules, and operator guidance before diving.