How deep is Turtle Traffic (Maratua)?

Turtle Traffic (Maratua) ranges from 5 to 25 metres deep (16–82 feet). It is a saltwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Turtle Traffic (Maratua) a shore dive or a boat dive?

Turtle Traffic (Maratua) is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry is recorded as a giant-stride entry. The entry area is recorded as moderately 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.

When is the best time to dive Turtle Traffic (Maratua)?

The best time to dive Turtle Traffic (Maratua) is typically Year-round. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Turtle Traffic (Maratua)?

Divers at Turtle Traffic (Maratua) in Indonesia commonly report sightings of Green sea turtle, Nudibranch, Trevally, Reef shark, and Reef fish. Green sea turtle and Reef fish are recorded as common sightings, while Nudibranch, Trevally, and Reef shark are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Boat entry

Turtle Traffic (Maratua)

East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Open Water suggestedMild to moderate current5–25 m (16–82 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Turtle Traffic (Maratua) at a glance

Turtle Traffic (Maratua) is a boat dive site in East Kalimantan, Indonesia with depths of 5–25 m (16–82 ft). Typically most favorable Dec–Oct · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Green sea turtle, Nudibranch, and Trevally. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (86°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 6:00–18:00 · favorable

Forecast for this hour · 21:00 · run 19 h ago

0.4 m (1.4 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — about 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: Mild to moderate current

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Wed

Mon

0.4 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Tue

0.3 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Wed

0.2 m waves · 3 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Thu

0.2 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Fri

0.2 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Sat

0.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Sun

0.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.8 ft waves · 6 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 8.7 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: Green sea turtle, Reef fish, Hard coral

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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

The underwater calendar

When these animals are most recorded around Coral Triangle & Southeast Asia — from open sighting data, not a promise.

Green sea turtleSep–Octin season now

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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 relaxed reef-slope dive off Maratua island that lives up to its name with abundant green sea turtles resting and grazing along the coral. Gentle to moderate current and healthy coral make it suitable for most divers, with reef fish and occasional passing pelagics. A popular, easy counterpoint to Maratua's high-current channel dives.

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Mild to moderate current

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