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Apollo

3.5 — based on 14 community signals
4.1 12 species 15 contributors

Apollo is an Indonesian dive site open year-round with 12 species observations and active community documentation.

⭐ Best for advanced divers.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Advanced
BleachingRiskAdvancedOnlyMacroFocus

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Activity
dive
Difficulty
advanced
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
4.7 kn
Wave
0.46 m
Water
29.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ENE (48%)
Now: SSE (159°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.08m

Next: Low at 01:00 (+0.47m)

+1.1 m0 m+0.0 m
▼ 01:00 · +0.47m ▲ 05:00 · +0.64m ▼ 12:00 · +0m ▲ 20:00 · +0.78m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV8.75 · very high Air PM2.510 · good 05:44 17:50
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 9.4 0.54 9 1mm
09-20 8 0.52 9 1mm
09-21 8.7 0.36 9 6mm
09-22 9 0.4 9 1mm
09-23 9.2 0.48 9 4mm
09-24 7.8 0.54 9 3mm
09-25 5.7 0.32 9 1mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Warning — heat stress
DHW: 0.6°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Apollo sits in Indonesian waters and offers diving opportunities throughout the year. The site has attracted documented observations of 12 distinct marine species, giving divers a sense of the local ecosystem's diversity. Three community videos provide insight into conditions and what to expect underwater. This is an unprotected site, so conditions and access may vary seasonally despite year-round potential. Divers should check current conditions before planning trips, as coral health shows warning-level bleaching status in recent assessments. The community documentation available—videos and species records—offers practical reference for planning dives here. Because specific depth, visibility, water temperature, and difficulty ratings are not yet cataloged for Apollo, new visitors should connect with local dive operators or the community who have posted videos to get current, firsthand conditions. This uncharted data status makes Apollo a good fit for experienced divers comfortable with variable conditions or those exploring lesser-known Indonesian sites.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

Reef

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 12171km · ~2799kg · €50

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 54/100
  • Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
  • Flight: 12h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 12h east · 8 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Apollo?

Apollo can be dived year-round. However, check with local operators or recent community videos for seasonal condition variations, especially regarding visibility and water temperature.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not yet documented for Apollo. Review the three available community videos and reach out to local dive operators for current site conditions before booking.

What marine life can I see?

Twelve species have been documented at Apollo. The community video library offers the best visual reference for identifying what marine life you're likely to encounter.

Do I need permits or special access?

Apollo is not located in a marine protected area, so standard dive tourism rules apply in Indonesia. Confirm current local regulations with your dive operator before traveling.

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Verified marine species observations

11 records · 11 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Mastigias papua

Scyphozoa · Mastigiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
17 Dec 2025
×1records

Synapta maculata

Holothuroidea · Synaptidae
GBIF
Last seen:
13 Dec 2025
×1records

Culcita novaeguineae

Asteroidea · Oreasteridae
GBIF
Last seen:
13 Dec 2025
×1records

Panulirus versicolor

Malacostraca · Palinuridae
GBIF
Last seen:
13 Dec 2025
×1records

Phyllidia elegans

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
24 Oct 2025
×1records

Chromodoris lochi

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
GBIF
Last seen:
24 Oct 2025
×1records

Coryphellina exoptata

Gastropoda · Flabellinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
24 Oct 2025
×1records

Protoreaster nodosus

Chocolate chip sea star
Asteroidea · Oreasteridae
GBIF
Last seen:
12 Sept 2025
×1records

Jorunna rubescens

Gastropoda · Discodorididae
GBIF
Last seen:
4 Sept 2025
×1records

Acropora digitifera

Anthozoa · Acroporidae
GBIF
Last seen:
30 Aug 2025
×1records

Physeter macrocephalus

Sperm whale
Mammalia · Physeteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 1785
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

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    @채널S다시갈지도 · 👍 0
wind peaks Dec-Jan-Feb, calmest Nov-Jun-May.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: May (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (64/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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