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Lighthouse

Lighthouse is a year-round dive destination in Indonesia offering consistent exploration with community-sourced insights.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
7.8 kn
Wave
0.3 m
Water
29.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ENE (16%)
Now: SE (138°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.08m

Next: Low at 01:00 (+0.46m)

+1.1 m0 m+0.0 m
▼ 01:00 · +0.46m ▲ 05:00 · +0.66m ▼ 12:00 · +0m ▲ 20:00 · +0.79m
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 14.7 0.4 9 0mm
09-20 9 0.3 9 0mm
09-21 12 0.2 9 0mm
09-22 9.8 0.26 9 1mm
09-23 7.1 0.26 9 3mm
09-24 6.3 0.26 9 2mm
09-25 6.7 0.16 9 1mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 0.5°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Lighthouse is a dive site in Indonesia accessible throughout the year. The site draws interest from the local diving community, with three community videos available that showcase conditions and wildlife. While specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented, the spot supports regular diver visits and exploration. The area is not within a marine protected area, which shapes local access and regulations. Current monitoring indicates coral bleaching is a watch-status concern, meaning conditions should be assessed before planning trips. This makes it valuable to consult recent dive reports and community feedback. Divers planning a visit benefit from reviewing the available community videos to understand site layout, entry points, and seasonal conditions. Local dive operators and guides familiar with Lighthouse can provide real-time updates on visibility, currents, and marine activity. Year-round access makes it flexible for travel planning, though conditions naturally vary by season across Indonesian waters.

📖 Guide: Diving in Indonesia: 323 Sites, Mantas to Micro-critters

Best months

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

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 ↔ 12195km · ~2805kg · €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 Lighthouse?

Lighthouse is accessible year-round. Indonesia's dive season typically peaks during dry months (April–October) with calmer seas, but the site can be dived throughout the year. Check recent community reports and local conditions before booking.

What are the depth and difficulty ratings?

Specific depth and difficulty data are not currently documented for Lighthouse. Consult with local dive operators or review community videos to understand site conditions and determine if it suits your experience level.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Community observations for Lighthouse have not been formally recorded in available datasets. Watch the three community videos for firsthand footage of the marine life and conditions at this site.

Do I need permits or certifications to dive here?

Lighthouse is not within a marine protected area, so standard dive protocols apply. Always dive with a qualified guide familiar with the site and carry required certifications. Check local regulations and any travel restrictions before your trip.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Lighthouse Top Dive. Grey reef shark, & Jackfish school, Maratua Island, Celebes sea. Indonesia

Gdiver

La Galigo liveaboard - Indonesia

DiveTheWorldVids

Scuba Diving the Ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria!

Triton's Realm
💬 3 top comments
  • Well done to the French for documenting and preserving this important site.

    @thesiger1 · 👍 7
  • I dived this site last week... after 50+ years of diving all over the world this one was epic! Not deep, not great visibility, not at all technically demanding but one of the best dives of my life without question. A big shout out to Ahmed and Mo from SMDC for showing us their back yard!

    @brianmoller353 · 👍 3
  • Great exploration 👍

    @thelighthousehunter1971 · 👍 3
wind peaks Dec-Jan-Feb, calmest Jul-May-Jun.

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: Jul (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (73/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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