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JC Slope

3.2 — based on 8 community signals

JC Slope is a year-round dive site near Dua Timur Island in Indonesia's Thousand Islands, featuring slope terrain and accessible diving.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
BleachingRiskBoatOnlySeasonal

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Difficulty
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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
7.5 kn
Wave
0.36 m
Water
28.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: E (48%)
Now: SSE (159°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.73m

Next: Low at 03:00 (+0.14m)

+0.9 m+0.1 m
▼ 03:00 · +0.14m ▲ 13:00 · +0.77m ▲ 17:00 · +0.78m ▼ 03:00 · +0.19m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV9.1 · very high Air PM2.524 · moderate 05:45 17:50
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 9.1 0.38 9 3mm
09-20 12.9 0.44 9 3mm
09-21 10.6 0.46 9 4mm
09-22 10.7 0.44 9 12mm
09-23 9.2 0.36 9 3mm
09-24 10.6 0.42 9 1mm
09-25 12.4 0.46 9 2mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 1.1°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

JC Slope sits in the Thousand Islands Regency near Jakarta Province, offering divers a chance to explore slope diving in Indonesian waters. The site is accessible year-round, making it a flexible option for dive travelers planning trips to the region. The slope topography creates interesting terrain to navigate, with opportunities to experience the local marine environment. The site lies outside a marine protected area, which may affect local regulations and marine conservation status. Water conditions and specific marine life encounters vary seasonally, so divers should check current reports before booking. The area experiences coral bleaching watch status, suggesting some environmental sensitivity in the region. Three community videos document dives at JC Slope, providing visual references for planning your visit. These user-generated resources offer real-world insight into conditions and the dive experience. JC Slope works well as part of a broader Thousand Islands diving itinerary, where multiple sites can be combined into a single trip.

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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 ↔ 11648km · ~2679kg · €48

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 JC Slope?

JC Slope is diveable year-round, making it flexible for most travel schedules. Check local weather and sea conditions closer to your travel dates, as monsoon patterns can affect visibility and water movement in the Thousand Islands region.

What is the depth and difficulty level at JC Slope?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented for JC Slope. Contact local dive operators in Jakarta or the Thousand Islands for current site details before planning your dive.

What marine life can I expect to see?

No formal species observation data is available for JC Slope. The Thousand Islands support tropical reef and pelagic species typical of Indonesian waters. Watch the three community videos for real examples of marine life sightings at this site.

Do I need permits to dive JC Slope?

JC Slope is outside a marine protected area, so MPA-specific permits are not required. Local regulations in Jakarta Province and the Thousand Islands may still apply—confirm requirements with your dive operator or local authorities.

Verified marine species observations

57 records · 47 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Phyllidiidae

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
6 Aug 2022
×2records
Depth:
15–17 m

Phyllidiella pustulosa

コイボウミウシ
Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
6 Aug 2022
×2records
Depth:
10–18 m

Phyllidiella rudmani

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
6 Aug 2022
×2records
Depth:
17–18 m

Phyllidia varicosa

タテヒダイボウミウシ
Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
6 Aug 2022
×1records
Depth:
12 m

Nembrotha kubaryana

アカフチリュウグウウミウシ
Gastropoda · Polyceridae
OBIS
Last seen:
6 Aug 2022
×1records
Depth:
18 m

Plagusia depressa

Malacostraca · Plagusiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
11 Jun 2015
×1records

Perinereis nuntia

Polychaeta · Nereididae
OBIS
Last seen:
15 Feb 2003
×1records

Comaster

Crinoidea · Comatulidae
OBIS
Last seen:
19 Sept 1995
×1records

Hexabranchus sanguineus

Gastropoda · Hexabranchidae
OBIS
Last seen:
7 Jul 1992
×1records

Trochidae

Gastropoda · Trochidae
OBIS
Last seen:
18 May 1986
×3records
Depth:
0–1 m

Muricidae

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Last seen:
18 May 1986
×2records
Depth:
0–1 m

Lyncina carneola

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
OBIS
Last seen:
18 May 1986
×1records
Depth:
0–1 m

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

YouTube videos — click to play.

The Busiest Place in the Ocean | A Hidden Kingdom Under the Sea

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💬 1 top comments
  • Nice and relaxing.

    @FreedomWanderer · 👍 1

Wonderful Anambas

Wonderful Indonesia
💬 3 top comments
  • gilaaaaaaa indonesia ga ada matinyaaaa...kerennnn...subhanallahhh sungguh indah karuniamu...love indonesia

    @andikaputra6647 · 👍 2
  • Om Giri Prasetyo emang top deh! Proud :)

    @auliahidayat4236 · 👍 1
  • AMAZING

    @arifbramanta4442 · 👍 2

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💬 3 top comments
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    @DuckTravel · 👍 3
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wind peaks Jan-Feb-Dec, calmest Sep-May-Jun, dry Jul-Oct.

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: Apr (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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