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Cape Bira (Tanjung Bira)

South Sulawesi, Indonesia
AOW suggestedStrong current and down-currents, depth5–35 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Cape Bira (Tanjung Bira) at a glance

Cape Bira (Tanjung Bira) is a advanced boat dive site in South Sulawesi, Indonesia with depths of 5–35 m (16–115 ft). Typically most favorable Jan–Dec · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Grey reef shark, Scalloped hammerhead shark, and Dogtooth tuna. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (82°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago
0.8 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 28°C · seasonal avg 29°C

Site hazards: Strong current and down-currents, depth

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sun
Sun14:00–19:00
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 5:47 · Sunrise 6:09 · Sunset 18:00

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 1.9 km from site · graded 3h 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: Grey reef shark, Dogtooth tuna, Trevally
Best time: April to November (east monsoon, best conditions)

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%30°C0.3 m
  2. Feb100%30°C0.3 m
  3. Mar100%30°C0.2 m
  4. Apr100%31°C0.2 m
  5. May100%30°C0.5 m
  6. Jun100%29°C0.6 m
  7. Jul100%29°C0.6 m
  8. Aug100%28°C0.7 m
  9. Sep100%29°C0.6 m
  10. Oct100%30°C0.4 m
  11. Nov100%30°C0.2 m
  12. Dec100%31°C0.2 m

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, 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

  • Grey reef sharkCommonly seen
  • Scalloped hammerhead sharkRarely seen
  • Dogtooth tunaCommonly seen
  • TrevallyCommonly seen
  • GrouperOccasionally seen
  • Bumphead parrotfishOccasionally seen
  • FusiliersCommonly seen
  • BarracudaOccasionally seen

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Site details

A drift dive on a current-swept slope off Tanjung Bira at the southern tip of South Sulawesi, known for big-fish action with frequent sharks and the occasional hammerhead. Tuna, trevally, schooling pelagics and cod patrol the reef when current runs. A rewarding advanced site sometimes combined with trips to nearby Selayar and Takabonerate.

boatdriftreefwall

Strong current and down-currents, depth

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