Skip to content
Map of The Canyon (Pulau Weh)
Add the first photo
AdvancedBoat entry

The Canyon (Pulau Weh)

Aceh, Indonesia
AOW suggestedStrong current, depth on the west wall, surge10–40 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

The Canyon (Pulau Weh) at a glance

The Canyon (Pulau Weh) is a advanced boat dive site in Aceh, Indonesia with depths of 10–40 m (33–131 ft). Typically most favorable Mar · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Indian triggerfish, Giant trevally, and Bluefin trevally. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (86°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago
1.2 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 30°C

Site hazards: Strong current, depth on the west wall, surge

Read the full hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Best: Sat
Sun13:00–19:00
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 6:11 · Sunrise 6:33 · Sunset 18:57

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.3 km from site · graded 4h 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: Indian triggerfish, Giant trevally, Bluefin trevally
Best time: May to September

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. Jan58%29°C1.4 m
  2. Feb66%29°C1.4 m
  3. Mar77%30°C1.3 m
  4. Apr77%30°C1.4 m
  5. May40%30°C1.8 m
  6. Jun8%30°C2.1 m
  7. Jul5%30°C2.2 m
  8. Aug6%30°C2.1 m
  9. Sep4%30°C2.1 m
  10. Oct45%29°C1.7 m
  11. Nov59%29°C1.5 m
  12. Dec65%29°C1.5 m

March 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

  • Indian triggerfishCommonly seen
  • Giant trevallyCommonly seen
  • Bluefin trevallyCommonly seen
  • Gorgonian sea fansCommonly seen
  • Honeycomb moray eelOccasionally seen
  • OctopusOccasionally seen
  • ScorpionfishOccasionally seen
  • Titan triggerfishOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

Site details

A signature Pulau Weh dive on a large pinnacle split into two, creating a central canyon between rocky outcrops that range from about 10 to 30 m, with a deeper west wall of nutrient-rich gorgonians dropping toward 60 m. Massive sea-fan forests are blanketed in clouds of Indian triggerfish, while giant and bluefin trevally hunt in packs. Currents make for an exciting dive with reef macro life on the rocks.

boatdriftpinnaclewall

Strong current, depth on the west wall, surge

Reviews

No reviews yet — this site is waiting for its first. Dived here? Your rating and a few lines help the next diver.

Spot something off?

Help keep this listing accurate for the next diver.