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Pertamina Pier

East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Open Water suggested3–25 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Pertamina Pier at a glance

Pertamina Pier is a boat dive site in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia with depths of 3–25 m (10–82 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Wonderpus octopus, Mimic octopus, and Ambon scorpionfish. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (83°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 5h ago
0.9 mwaves — under a meter expected

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

Site hazards: Venomous critters, pier structure/pilings, boat and fuel-depot traffic, silt

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Dive windows this week

Best: Tue
Sun—
Mon6:00–18:00
Tue6:00–18:00
Wed6:00–18:00
Thu6:00–18:00
Fri0:00–18:00
Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:34 · Sunrise 5:56 · Sunset 17:40

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 19 km from site · graded 5h 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: Squat lobster, Nudibranchs
Best time: Year-round; good for night dives

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. Jan85%29°C0.8 m
  2. Feb75%29°C1.0 m
  3. Mar90%29°C0.6 m
  4. Apr94%30°C0.5 m
  5. May99%30°C0.9 m
  6. Jun91%29°C0.9 m
  7. Jul85%29°C1.0 m
  8. Aug80%28°C1.0 m
  9. Sep91%29°C0.8 m
  10. Oct99%30°C0.5 m
  11. Nov100%31°C0.4 m
  12. Dec99%30°C0.6 m

November hastypically 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

  • Wonderpus octopusOccasionally seen
  • Mimic octopusRarely seen
  • Ambon scorpionfishOccasionally seen
  • Fingered dragonetOccasionally seen
  • Juvenile batfishOccasionally seen
  • Squat lobsterCommonly seen
  • NudibranchsCommonly seen
  • FrogfishOccasionally seen

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Site details

A black-sand muck dive under and beside the Pertamina fuel-depot pier in Kalabahi Bay, with a rocky slope to one side. The sandy bottom hosts fingered dragonets, Ambon scorpionfish, juvenile batfish, squat lobsters and a wide variety of nudibranchs, with wonderpus and mimic octopus reported. A classic sheltered Alor critter and night-dive site.

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Venomous critters, pier structure/pilings, boat and fuel-depot traffic, silt

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