How deep is Goat Wall (Selayar)?

Goat Wall (Selayar) 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 Goat Wall (Selayar) a shore dive or a boat dive?

Goat Wall (Selayar) 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 Goat Wall (Selayar)?

Goat Wall (Selayar) 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.

When is the best time to dive Goat Wall (Selayar)?

The best time to dive Goat Wall (Selayar) is typically April to November. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Goat Wall (Selayar)?

Divers at Goat Wall (Selayar) in Indonesia commonly report sightings of Dogtooth tuna, Bumphead parrotfish, Mackerel, Fusiliers, and Napoleon wrasse. Dogtooth tuna, Bumphead parrotfish, Mackerel, and Fusiliers are recorded as common sightings, while Napoleon wrasse is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Goat Wall (Selayar)

South Sulawesi, Indonesia

AOW suggestedStrong current, depth, sheer wall5–40 m (16–131 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Goat Wall (Selayar) at a glance

Goat Wall (Selayar) is an advanced boat dive site in South Sulawesi, Indonesia with depths of 5–40 m (16–131 ft). Typically most favorable Jan–Dec · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Dogtooth tuna, Bumphead parrotfish, and Mackerel. 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 12 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, depth, sheer wall

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Dive windows this week

Tue

0.3 m waves · 7 kn wind (0.9 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Wed

0.2 m waves · 8 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Thu

0.4 m waves · 9 kn wind (1.4 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Fri

0.4 m waves · 9 kn wind (1.4 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Sat

0.3 m waves · 8 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Sun

0.2 m waves · 7 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Mon

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 5:11 · Sunrise 5:33 · Sunset 17:50 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.8 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 13:24 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: Dogtooth tuna, Bumphead parrotfish, Mackerel

Best time: April to November

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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 steep wall between Selayar island and Bira that drops to around 60 m, with a variety of sharks patrolling the face. Schools of pelagic fish, mackerel, tuna and great trevally hunt along the edge, and groups of large bumphead parrotfish frequently feed here. Excellent visibility makes it a standout South Sulawesi wall dive.

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Strong current, depth, sheer wall

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