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Love Potion

3.6 — based on 20 community signals
4.2 12 species 20 contributors

Love Potion is a year-round Indonesian dive site with 12 recorded species observations. Monitor coral bleaching status before booking.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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At a glance

Activity
dive
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Bottlenose dolphin, Great barracuda

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
14.9 kn
Wave
0.86 m
Water
27.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SSE (89%)
Now: SSE (149°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.11m

Today: High 06:00 (+0.9m), Low 13:00 (-0.18m)

+0.9 m0 m-0.2 m
▲ 06:00 · +0.9m ▼ 13:00 · -0.18m ▲ 20:00 · +0.64m ▼ 00:00 · +0.45m Now +0.4m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV8.65 · very high Air PM2.538 · sensitive 06:08 18:14
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 16.5 1.14 9 0mm
09-20 16.8 1.02 9 1mm
09-21 17.4 1.1 9 0mm
09-22 16.3 1.1 9 0mm
09-23 14.3 0.94 8 1mm
09-24 14.7 0.82 9 2mm
09-25 14.3 0.78 8 1mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 0.2°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Love Potion sits in Indonesia's Pulau-Pulau Wasankaini archipelago as a dive destination open to visitors year-round. The site is unprotected by marine reserves, meaning conditions can shift seasonally and local regulations may differ from nearby MPAs. With 12 documented species observations on record, the site supports diverse marine life typical of Indonesian waters. Three community-submitted videos are available to preview conditions and layout before you dive. Water temperature, visibility, and depth specs aren't consistently recorded, so contact local dive operators in advance for current conditions and what to bring. Coral bleaching remains a concern in the region—check recent reports before planning your trip to understand what you'll encounter. The site works for divers seeking Indonesia's island hopping routes without the crowds of heavily trafficked spots.

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

Best months

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

Marine life

Bottlenose dolphinGreat barracuda

Dive types

ReefShore

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 · 48%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 12891km · ~2965kg · €53

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 Love Potion?

Love Potion is diveable year-round, but conditions vary seasonally. Check current coral bleaching alerts and local operator reports before booking, as the site is not inside a marine protected area and weather can affect access.

What depth and difficulty level is Love Potion?

Depth and difficulty ratings are not standardly recorded for this site. Contact local dive operators in the Wasankaini area for specifics on your planned dive profile and any required experience level.

What marine life will I see at Love Potion?

Twelve species observations have been documented at the site, reflecting typical Indonesian reef and pelagic fauna. Check community videos and operator reports for recent sightings before your dive.

Do I need permits or special access to dive Love Potion?

Love Potion is not inside a marine protected area, so standard dive tourism rules apply. Confirm local requirements with your dive operator and check current travel advisories for Indonesia before booking.

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

21 records · 20 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Ophiolepis cincta

Ophiuroidea · Ophiolepididae
OBIS
Last seen:
20 Nov 2007
×1records

Coriophora fusca

Gastropoda · Triphoridae
OBIS
Last seen:
20 Nov 2007
×1records

Cerithium zonatum

Gastropoda · Cerithiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
19 Nov 2007
×1records

Drupella margariticola

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Last seen:
19 Nov 2007
×1records

Brachidontes

Bivalvia · Mytilidae
OBIS
Last seen:
19 Nov 2007
×1records

Asterinidae

Asteroidea · Asterinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
19 Nov 2007
×1records

Ophiolepis cincta cincta

Ophiuroidea · Ophiolepididae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2007
×1records
Depth:
0 m

Placospongia decorticans

Demospongiae · Placospongiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
2 Jul 1900
×1records
Depth:
16–23 m

Sibogella erecta

Hydrozoa · Plumulariidae
OBIS
Last seen:
20 Aug 1899
×1records

Willeysthenelais horsti

Polychaeta · Sigalionidae
OBIS
Last seen:
Invalid Date
×2records

Lysidice collaris

Polychaeta · Eunicidae
OBIS
Last seen:
Invalid Date
×1records

Antennella billardi

Hydrozoa · Halopterididae
OBIS
Last seen:
Invalid Date
×1records
Depth:
32 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.

Diving Raja Ampat

Mozart Y
💬 2 top comments
  • Great video!

    @ksm8187 · 👍 1
  • Great vid, C!  Quick question....in a couple scenes, the camera appears to be totally motionless. How'd you get those shots?

    @jkalet · 👍 0

BJ Lips - Love Potions (ft. Princess paparazzi) || Slowed + Reverb

Velslo
💬 3 top comments
  • Omg 2nd I’m a huge fan!! 📍u dropped a pin can i get it?!

    @BESTaviationplanes · 👍 1100
  • Love potion ❌ Lust potion ✅

    @Errorlessofficial690 · 👍 1800
  • " i can fix her " famous last words

    @minato1207 · 👍 2800

Love potion || Inquisitormaster ||

NAPOLEON
💬 3 top comments
  • Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe! This took 100+ screenshots, I forgot how much .>. POV: what happened before the Yandere series YALL IM SRRY THAT I HAVENT BEEN POSTING AFTER THIS VID, MY ENERGY HASNT RLLY BEEN IT :’)

    @ari_ghost · 👍 24
  • the way they moving it looks so cool

    @kaerxie8695 · 👍 12
  • I lost count of how many times I replay it

    @Aki-x9v1y · 👍 3
wind peaks Aug-Jul-Sep, calmest Oct-Apr-Nov.

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: Mar (100/100) Worst: Jun (0/100) Now: Sep (45/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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