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Cape Bira (Tanjung Bira)

South Sulawesi, Indonesia
AOW suggestedStrong current and down-currents, depth5–35 m (16–115 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Cape Bira (Tanjung Bira) at a glance

Cape Bira (Tanjung Bira) is an 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 Bumphead parrotfish, Grey reef shark, and Grouper. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 6:00–18:00 · favorable · sunset 17:50

Forecast for this hour · 2:00 · run under 1 h ago
0.3 m (0.9 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 30°C ( · Forecast 84°F · seasonal avg 85°F)

Site hazards: Strong current and down-currents, depth

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Dive windows this week

Tue6:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.8 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Wed6:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Thu6:00–10:00 favorable, 10:00–14:00 moderate, 14:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 8 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Fri6:00–12:00 favorable, 12:00–15:00 moderate, 15:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Sat6:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.2 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Sun6:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.9 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Mon6:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 5 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 5:12 · Sunrise 5:33 · Sunset 17:50 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 1.9 km from site · updated 27 Oct, 01:23 GMT+8

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Grey reef shark, Trevally, Fusiliers
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. January, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.3 m (0.9 ft), wind has typically been 7 knots, historically most favorable
  2. February, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.3 m (1.0 ft), wind has typically been 7 knots, historically most favorable
  3. March, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.2 m (0.7 ft), wind has typically been 7 knots, historically most favorable
  4. April, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.2 m (0.8 ft), wind has typically been 7 knots, historically most favorable
  5. May, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.6 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
  6. June, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
  7. July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  9. September, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots, historically most favorable
  10. October, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.2 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
  11. November, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.2 m (0.7 ft), wind has typically been 7 knots, historically most favorable
  12. December, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.2 m (0.8 ft), wind has typically been 7 knots, historically most favorable

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

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

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.

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Strong current and down-currents, depth

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