Arus Balee
Aceh · —
Arus Balee is a dive site in Indonesia. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
Shore entry
Scuba Diving in Aceh, Indonesia
Destination guide
Scuba diving in Aceh, Indonesia
Aceh, Indonesia has 13 public dive sites on PickADive. Use the list below to compare mapped sites by depth, access, difficulty, ratings, and reviews before opening a site page.
- Public sites
- 13
- Indexed destination pages
- Reviews
- 0
- Catalog review count
- Rating
- Building
- Reviews are still growing
- Common access
- Shore
- 8 dive sites
Seasonal patterns
Best months, historically in Aceh, Indonesia
Typical conditions by month across dive sites in Aceh, Indonesia— historical patterns, not a forecast.
- Jan83%29°C
- Feb86%29°C
- Mar95%30°C
- Apr100%30°C
- May65%30°C
- Jun57%30°C
- Jul52%30°C
- Aug70%30°C
- Sep57%30°C
- Oct89%30°C
- Nov88%29°C
- Dec92%29°C
From 13 sites’ typical conditions · historical typicals, not a forecast
Best dive sites in Aceh, Indonesia
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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
Lumba Lumba
Aceh · —
Lumba Lumba is a dive site in Indonesia. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
Shore entry
Sophie Rickmers Wreck
Aceh · 37–55 m
A 134 m German cargo ship scuttled by her own crew in 1940 in a sheltered bay off Pulau Weh to avoid Dutch capture. The top of the wheelhouse sits at about 37 m, the decks at around 45 m, and the bow lies beyond 55 m, so the wreck is a deep decompression dive for experienced divers only. Operators typically require Advanced and Rescue certification with 100+ logged dives.
ExpertBoat entry
The Canyon (Pulau Weh)
Aceh · 10–40 m
A signature Pulau Weh dive on a large pinnacle split into two, creating a central canyon between rocky outcrops that range from about 10 to 30 m, with a deeper west wall of nutrient-rich gorgonians dropping toward 60 m. Massive sea-fan forests are blanketed in clouds of Indian triggerfish, while giant and bluefin trevally hunt in packs. Currents make for an exciting dive with reef macro life on the rocks.
AdvancedBoat entry
Rubiah Sea Garden
Aceh · —
Rubiah Sea Garden is a dive site located in Indonesia. It is accessible from shore.
Shore entry
Batee Tokong
Aceh · 5–40 m
One of Pulau Weh's most popular sites, a central rock that drops from the surface to around 22 m before sloping to about 40 m, exploring a colourful coral reef. It is the most reliable Weh site for big fish, with giant trevally, schooling barracuda and horse-eye jacks, plus occasional blacktip reef sharks. Good macro life including leaf scorpionfish and mantis shrimp rounds out the dive.
AdvancedBoat entry
Long Beach Reef
Aceh · —
A dive site in Indonesia. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
Shore entry
Pante Peunateung
Aceh · 5–31 m
A reef dive on Pulau Weh on a sloping coral reef holding the standard Southeast Asian reef community of giant clams, surgeonfish, moorish idols and nudibranchs. It is a moderate site that can be tricky to locate on the slope, with current present. Pleasant rather than dramatic, it suits a range of divers.
IntermediateBoat entry
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Current public data shows 3 advanced and 1 expert dive sites. Listed depths range from about 5m to 55m where available. Shore 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.
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How condition context worksCommon questions about diving in Aceh, Indonesia
What are the best dive sites in Aceh, Indonesia?
Use the ranked list on this page to compare 13 public dive sites in Aceh. PickADive highlights ratings, reviews, depth, access type, difficulty, and mapped location so you can move from destination research to a specific site page.
Is Aceh beginner-friendly for scuba diving?
PickADive does not yet have enough beginner-labeled public site data to summarize Aceh confidently. Review difficulty, access, depth, and recent notes on each site page before deciding.
Are there advanced dives in Aceh?
Yes. PickADive currently marks 4 dive sites in Aceh as advanced or expert level. These dives deserve extra attention to depth, access, current, visibility, and local guidance.
What depths can I expect in Aceh?
Listed PickADive depth data for Aceh ranges from about 5m to 55m. Use that as a research starting point, then verify current conditions and site-specific guidance.
Can I see Aceh dive sites on a map?
Yes. Use the map link on this page to compare Aceh dive sites by location, coastline, nearby alternatives, and individual site details.