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Kakaban Jellyfish Lake

East Kalimantan, IndonesiaDirections
None suggested0–11 m (0–36 ft) depthShore entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Kakaban Jellyfish Lake at a glance

Kakaban Jellyfish Lake is a shore dive site in East Kalimantan, Indonesia with depths of 0–11 m (0–36 ft). Typically most favorable Dec–Oct · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Golden jellyfish (Mastigias), Upside-down jellyfish (Cassiopea), and Small gobies. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (86°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:51

Forecast for this hour · 13:00 · 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 30°C · seasonal avg 30°C ( · Forecast 86°F · seasonal avg 86°F)

Site hazards: Scuba prohibited; no fins/sunscreen to protect jellyfish; slippery boardwalk access

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Dive windows this week

Mon6:00–18:00 favorable

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

Tue6:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Wed6:00–18:00 favorable

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

Thu6:00–18:00 favorable

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

Fri6:00–18:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.4 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Sat6:00–18:00 favorable

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

Sun6:00–18:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.5 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 5:27 · Sunrise 5:48 · Sunset 17:51 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 8.9 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 01:19 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: Golden jellyfish (Mastigias), Upside-down jellyfish (Cassiopea), Sea anemone
Best time: Year-round

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 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.1 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots, historically most favorable
  2. February, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.3 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
  3. March, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.3 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
  4. April, 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 10 knots, historically most favorable
  5. May, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.2 m (0.7 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots, historically most favorable
  6. June, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.2 m (0.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  7. July, 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 12 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 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 11 knots, historically most favorable
  9. September, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.3 m (1.0 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots, historically most favorable
  10. October, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.2 m (0.7 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  11. November, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.3 m (0.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  12. December, 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 11 knots, historically most favorable

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, 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 July 2026

Site details

A landlocked, mangrove-fringed marine lake in the centre of Kakaban island, home to millions of stingless jellyfish from several species that have lost their sting in isolation. It is a snorkel-only attraction (scuba is prohibited to protect the fragile jellyfish), reached by a short walk over the island's raised rim. One of only a handful of jellyfish lakes worldwide.

shore

Scuba prohibited; no fins/sunscreen to protect jellyfish; slippery boardwalk access

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