How deep is Batu Kapal?

Batu Kapal 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 Batu Kapal a shore dive or a boat dive?

Batu Kapal 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 Batu Kapal?

Batu Kapal 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 Batu Kapal?

Divers at Batu Kapal in Indonesia commonly report sightings of Napoleon wrasse, Dogtooth tuna, Reef shark, Sea fans, and Soft coral. Sea fans and Soft coral are recorded as common sightings, while Napoleon wrasse, Dogtooth tuna, and Reef shark are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Batu Kapal

Maluku, Indonesia

AOW suggested5–40 m (16–131 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Batu Kapal at a glance

Batu Kapal is an 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 Napoleon wrasse, Dogtooth tuna, and Reef shark. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:11

Forecast for this hour · 16:00 · run 2 h ago

0.1 m (0.5 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — under a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 29°C ( · Forecast 84°F · seasonal avg 84°F)

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

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Dive windows this week

Mon

0.2 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Tue

0.1 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Wed

0.2 m waves · 8 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Thu

0.2 m waves · 7 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Fri

0.2 m waves · 8 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Sat

0.2 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Sun

0.1 m waves · 3 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 5:35 · Sunrise 5:57 · Sunset 18:11 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.6 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 14:21 GMT+9

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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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: Sea fans, Soft coral, Trevally

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.

January, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
February, 85% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
March, 95% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
April, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.9 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
May, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
June, 76% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
July, 61% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
August, 65% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
September, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
October, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
November, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.3 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
December, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots

October has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Naira Dive20 km (13 mi)
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Data updated June 2026

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.

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

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