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Tanjung Bakau 3

Located just a short five-minute boat ride South West from Nabucco Spice Island Resort, this dive site in North Maluku, Indonesia offers a remarkable underwater experience. With a maximum depth of 22 meters and visibility up to 5 meters, this site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced, and expert divers.

Diving at this site allows you to explore a stunning marginal reef with a vibrant coral garden. As you descend from 25 meters, you'll be greeted by a diverse range of marine life. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs, giant Moray eels, feather stars, stag coral, glassfish, blue Triggerfish, and Titan Triggerfish.

With its rich biodiversity and captivating underwater scenery, this dive site is a must-visit for diving enthusiasts. Whether you're just starting out or consider yourself an expert, the diverse marine life and beautiful reef will leave you in awe. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this hidden gem during your diving adventures in Indonesia.

Diving Conditions Score for Tanjung Bakau 3

9.7
Excellent

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

Dive Site Overview for Tanjung Bakau 3

Depth

22m

Visibility

5m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Tanjung Bakau 3

Wave Height

0.22m

Wind Speed

3.6 m/s

Water Temp

28.9°C

Visibility

59.6km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

2.75s

Air Temperature

24.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tanjung Bakau 3
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Dive Score Chart for Tanjung Bakau 3

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 9.41934074074074/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.24m, Wind 4.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 9.113333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Tanjung Bakau 3: 06:00
Sunset at Tanjung Bakau 3: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Tanjung Bakau 3 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
16:00

Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.24m (2.7s), Wind: 4.2 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Tanjung Bakau 3
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tanjung Bakau 3

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 3

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 3

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

Ideal Conditions for Tanjung Bakau 3

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

20.0°C / 68.0°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Tanjung Bakau 3

Tanjung Bakau 3 follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.0°C) and December the coldest (16.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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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