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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

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Barracuda Point (Kakaban) at a glance

Barracuda Point (Kakaban) is a 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 Chevron barracuda, Bigeye jackfish, and Whitetip reef shark. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 21h ago
0.2 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 30°C

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

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Dive windows this week

Best: Tue
Tue7:00–19:00
Wed7:00–19:00
Thu7:00–19:00
Fri7:00–19:00
Sat7:00–19:00
Sun7:00–19:00
Mon—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:43 · Sunrise 6:05 · Sunset 18:18

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 10 km from site · graded 21h 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.

What Divers Say

Known for: Chevron barracuda, Bigeye jackfish, Whitetip reef shark
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.

  1. Jan100%29°C0.3 m
  2. Feb100%29°C0.4 m
  3. Mar100%29°C0.4 m
  4. Apr100%30°C0.3 m
  5. May100%31°C0.2 m
  6. Jun100%30°C0.2 m
  7. Jul100%30°C0.4 m
  8. Aug100%30°C0.3 m
  9. Sep100%30°C0.3 m
  10. Oct100%30°C0.2 m
  11. Nov99%30°C0.3 m
  12. 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

  • Chevron barracudaCommonly seen
  • Bigeye jackfishCommonly seen
  • Whitetip reef sharkCommonly seen
  • Leopard sharkOccasionally seen
  • Scalloped hammerhead sharkRarely seen
  • Dogtooth tunaOccasionally seen
  • Green sea turtleCommonly seen
  • Eagle rayOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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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.

boatdriftwall

Strong current and down-currents, depth, wall

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