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Barracuda Point 2

Located on Mantehage Island in North Sulawesi, this dive site offers an exceptional wall dive experience, teeming with an abundance of marine life and showcasing breathtaking corals and sponges. Whether you're a freediver, scuba diver, or snorkeler, this site is perfect for exploration.

You'll have the opportunity to encounter various captivating marine species at this site, including green turtles, white/black tip sharks, eagle rays, Napoleon fish, nudibranchs, shrimps, crabs, pygmy seahorses, and more.

With a visibility of 18m and a maximum depth of 25m, this site is best suited for advanced divers who are seeking an exhilarating underwater adventure.

Experience the wonders of Mantehage Island's dive site, a true haven for divers.

Diving Conditions Score for Barracuda Point 2

8.6
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Barracuda Point 2

Depth

25m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Barracuda Point 2

Wave Height

0.26m

Wind Speed

11 m/s

Water Temp

30.5°C

Visibility

52.02km

Cloud Cover

5%

Wave Period

3.8s

Air Temperature

27.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Barracuda Point 2
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Dive Score Chart for Barracuda Point 2

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.764668421052631/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 7.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 8.85541965811966/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Barracuda Point 2: 06:00
Sunset at Barracuda Point 2: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Barracuda Point 2 are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
1:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.2m (3.9s), Wind: 2 m/s

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Safest Overall
9:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.18m (4.75s), Wind: 7.2 m/s

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Best Day
9:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 7.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Barracuda Point 2
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Barracuda Point 2

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Barracuda Point 2

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.9/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Barracuda Point 2

January
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
April
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Barracuda Point 2

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.3°C / 81.1°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.6m / 38.1ft

August

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.4m / 4.6ft

August

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Barracuda Point 2

Barracuda Point 2 shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (22.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in August with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in August with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). August is usually the driest month with 3.4mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during August to October, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026

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