How deep is Barracuda Point (Kakaban)?

Barracuda Point (Kakaban) ranges from 5 to 40 metres deep (16–131 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a saltwater site rated as advanced difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Barracuda Point (Kakaban) a shore dive or a boat dive?

Barracuda Point (Kakaban) is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry is recorded as a giant-stride entry. The site is recorded as tide-dependent (slack tide only), so check local tide tables when planning your entry. The entry area is recorded as exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Barracuda Point (Kakaban)?

Barracuda Point (Kakaban) is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 5 to 40 metres (16–131 feet). Access is by boat, with the entry recorded as a giant-stride entry. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at Barracuda Point (Kakaban)?

Divers at Barracuda Point (Kakaban) in Indonesia commonly report sightings of Whitetip reef shark, Green sea turtle, Dogtooth tuna, Chevron barracuda, and Bigeye jackfish. Whitetip reef shark, Green sea turtle, Chevron barracuda, and Bigeye jackfish are recorded as common sightings, while Dogtooth tuna is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Barracuda Point (Kakaban)

East Kalimantan, Indonesia

AOW suggestedStrong current and down-currents, depth, wall5–40 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Barracuda Point (Kakaban) at a glance

Barracuda Point (Kakaban) is an advanced boat dive site in East Kalimantan, Indonesia with depths of 5–40 m (16–131 ft). Typically most favorable Dec–Oct · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Whitetip reef shark, Green sea turtle, and Dogtooth tuna. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (86°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 1h ago

0.1 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 30°C

Site hazards: Strong current and down-currents, depth, wall

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sun

Sat6:00–19:00

Sun6:00–19:00

Mon6:00–19:00

Tue6:00–19:00

Wed6:00–19:00

Thu6:00–19:00

Fri6:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:37 · Sunrise 5:58 · Sunset 18:06

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 10 km from site · graded 1h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Whitetip reef shark, Green sea turtle, Chevron barracuda

Best time: Year-round; dive on favourable current

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan100%29°C0.3 m
Feb100%29°C0.4 m
Mar100%29°C0.4 m
Apr100%30°C0.3 m
May100%31°C0.2 m
Jun100%30°C0.2 m
Jul100%30°C0.4 m
Aug100%30°C0.3 m
Sep100%30°C0.3 m
Oct100%30°C0.2 m
Nov99%30°C0.3 m
Dec100%30°C0.3 m

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and December havetypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

The underwater calendar

When these animals are most recorded around Coral Triangle & Southeast Asia — from open sighting data, not a promise.

Green sea turtleSep–Octin season now

Watch the whole year animate on the Migrations map

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

A steep wall on the outer ring of Kakaban island where current draws in big pelagic action. Schooling barracuda and jackfish form tornados, joined by whitetip and leopard sharks, occasional hammerheads, and large tuna. One of the Derawan archipelago's premier big-fish wall dives, best run on favourable current.

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Strong current and down-currents, depth, wall

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