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Batu Kapal

Maluku, Indonesia
AOW suggested5–40 m depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Batu Kapal at a glance

Batu Kapal is a advanced boat dive site in Maluku, Indonesia with depths of 5–40 m (16–131 ft). Typically most favorable Oct · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Barracuda, Trevally, and Fusiliers. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (79°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago
1.5 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 26°C · seasonal avg 27°C

Site hazards: Strong and variable currents, depth, exposed open-water pinnacle, down-currents

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Dive windows this week

Best: Thu
Sun15:00–19:00
Mon7:00–19:00
Tue7:00–19:00
Wed7:00–19:00
Thu7:00–19:00
Fri7:00–19:00
Sat7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:07 · Sunrise 6:29 · Sunset 18:24

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.6 km from site · graded 4h 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: Barracuda, Trevally, Fusiliers
Best time: September to November; dive on slack or 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. Jan96%30°C0.7 m
  2. Feb85%29°C0.9 m
  3. Mar95%30°C0.5 m
  4. Apr97%30°C0.6 m
  5. May82%29°C1.0 m
  6. Jun76%28°C1.1 m
  7. Jul61%27°C1.2 m
  8. Aug65%27°C1.2 m
  9. Sep87%27°C1.0 m
  10. Oct100%29°C0.6 m
  11. Nov97%30°C0.4 m
  12. Dec94%30°C0.7 m

October hastypically 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

  • BarracudaCommonly seen
  • TrevallyCommonly seen
  • FusiliersCommonly seen
  • Dogtooth tunaOccasionally seen
  • Reef sharkOccasionally seen
  • Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen
  • Soft coralsCommonly seen
  • Sea fansCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

A dramatic submerged pinnacle north of the Banda group, named for a rock formation above water that resembles a ship. Underwater, a cluster of pinnacles forms a coral-covered valley dropping into a steep wall that falls to roughly 50 metres. Current funnels pelagic action here, with schooling barracuda and trevally over the spires.

boatdriftpinnaclewall

Strong and variable currents, depth, exposed open-water pinnacle, down-currents

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