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Muka kampung

3.5 — based on 16 community signals
4.2 12 species 26 contributors

Muka Kampung is an Indonesian dive site with year-round access and healthy coral conditions, supported by 12 species observations.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
4.5 kn
Wave
0.2 m
Water
29.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (33%)
Now: W (272°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.78m

Today: High 09:00 (+0.53m), Low 04:00 (+0.22m)

+1.4 m0 m-0.3 m
▼ 04:00 · +0.22m ▲ 09:00 · +0.53m ▼ 14:00 · +0.22m ▲ 21:00 · +0.91m Now +0.4m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV8.7 · very high Air PM2.521 · moderate 05:31 17:37
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 7.6 0.28 9 0mm
09-20 7.9 0.14 9 0mm
09-21 8.4 0.22 9 0mm
09-22 8.3 0.2 9 0mm
09-23 7.4 0.18 8 0mm
09-24 7.4 0.22 9 0mm
09-25 5.8 0.16 9 1mm

About this spot

Muka Kampung offers diving in Indonesia with coral ecosystems showing no stress from bleaching. The site attracts divers year-round, indicating stable conditions across seasons. Limited depth and visibility data suggests this is a relatively undocumented spot—good news for explorers seeking less-crowded waters. Community video documentation exists, providing reference material for trip planning. The site sits outside protected marine areas, meaning access is generally straightforward. With 12 documented species observations, marine life diversity is present but moderate. This works well for divers interested in natural Indonesian reef systems without the crowds of major tourism hubs. Best suited for divers with experience reading reef conditions and comfortable adapting to unknown depth parameters. The year-round season means planning is flexible. Community contributions suggest a growing body of diver knowledge about the site.

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

Best months

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

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 ↔ 12200km · ~2806kg · €51

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 Muka Kampung?

Muka Kampung is diveable year-round, so you can plan around your schedule rather than seasonal windows. Check local conditions closer to your travel dates for optimal visibility and weather.

What are the depth and difficulty levels?

Depth and difficulty data are not currently documented for this site. Come prepared with experience reading reef conditions and bring a dive computer. Local knowledge from community divers may help refine expectations.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at Muka Kampung. Coral systems show no bleaching stress, indicating healthy reef habitat. Specific species lists are best gathered from community dive logs and recent visitor reports.

Do I need permits or special access?

Muka Kampung is not within a marine protected area, so standard Indonesian diving regulations apply. Check current local requirements and consider hiring a local guide familiar with the site.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Panorama Dive Center

2.2 km
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Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

59 records · 46 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Conus magus

Gastropoda · Conidae
OBIS
Last seen:
20 Dec 2023
×1records

Mexichromis trilineata

キイッポンウミウシ
Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 May 2019
×1records
Depth:
15 m

Hypselodoris melanesica

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
28 Apr 2019
×1records
Depth:
19 m

Goniobranchus geometricus

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Sept 2018
×3records
Depth:
5–15 m

Phyllidia coelestis

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Sept 2018
×2records
Depth:
2–20 m

Coryphellina rubrolineata

Gastropoda · Flabellinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Sept 2018
×2records
Depth:
6–20 m

Nembrotha kubaryana

Gastropoda · Polyceridae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Sept 2018
×2records
Depth:
4–20 m

Pteraeolidia semperi

Gastropoda · Facelinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Sept 2018
×2records
Depth:
5–9 m

Phyllidia ocellata

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Sept 2018
×2records
Depth:
2–13 m

Caloria indica

Gastropoda · Facelinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Sept 2018
×2records
Depth:
5–13 m

Thuridilla gracilis

Gastropoda · Plakobranchidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Sept 2018
×2records
Depth:
1–13 m

Favorinus japonicus

Gastropoda · Facelinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Sept 2018
×1records
Depth:
9–20 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

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Dive at Muka Kampung, Bunaken, Manado, Indonesia on Jan.10, 2018

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Scuba Diving in North Sulawesi: Bunaken Islands - Muka Kampung: August 11th 2023

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In the Heart of Bunaken: Muka Kampung's Turtle Paradise #scubadiving #indonesia #turtles

Scuba Diving and Dogs
💬 3 top comments
  • .Yes, turtles, turtles, and more turtles.

    @mark_falke · 👍 2
  • Good movie, interesting dive site. I like it. 👏👏👏👍

    @valentinaskarpena5647 · 👍 3
  • Saya ucapkan terima kasih kepada Tuan Tuan yang telah mengunjungi negara kami Indonesia. Thanks you.

    @drsrusli6703 · 👍 2
wind peaks Mar-Feb-Jan, 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: Aug (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (82/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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