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Tanjung Bakau 2

Located just a short boat ride southwest of Nabucco Spice Island Resort in Indonesia's North Maluku region, this dive site offers a truly remarkable underwater experience. With a gentle sloping and rocky terrain, this marginal reef is adorned with stunning hard corals, vibrant octopus sightings, banded boxer shrimps, giant moray eels, mesmerizing glassfish shoals, enchanting gorgonia, and delightful clownfish paired with shrimp on bubble anemone.

Divers of all levels, whether beginners, advanced, or experts, will find something to marvel at in this dive site. With a maximum depth of 25m and visibility extending up to 15m, this underwater paradise guarantees breathtaking encounters with marine life. Explore the riches of this dive site and immerse yourself in the beauty of Indonesian waters.

Diving Conditions Score for Tanjung Bakau 2

7.4
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Tanjung Bakau 2

Depth

25m

Visibility

15m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Tanjung Bakau 2

Wave Height

0.46m

Wind Speed

17.1 m/s

Water Temp

29.2°C

Visibility

63.78km

Cloud Cover

4%

Wave Period

2.7s

Air Temperature

29.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tanjung Bakau 2
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Dive Score Chart for Tanjung Bakau 2

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.39684871794872/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.24m, Wind 4.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.263239826839827/10.

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

Sunrise at Tanjung Bakau 2: 06:00
Sunset at Tanjung Bakau 2: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Tanjung Bakau 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
17:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.24m (2.6s), Wind: 4.7 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 5.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Tanjung Bakau 2
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tanjung Bakau 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 Tanjung Bakau 2

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

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

Best Months for Tanjung Bakau 2

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Tanjung Bakau 2

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.4°C / 79.5°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.3m / 43.6ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.8m / 2.6ft

May

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Tanjung Bakau 2

Tanjung Bakau 2 follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (26.4°C) and January the coldest (23.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in May with average wave heights of 0.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in May 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). October is usually the driest month with 3.7mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during May to July, 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 22, 2026

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