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Sachiko's

3.6 — based on 18 community signals
4.2 12 species 26 contributors

Sachiko's is a year-round dive spot in Indonesia with documented marine life and community video guides.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
3.7 kn
Wave
0.2 m
Water
29.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (33%)
Now: S (183°)
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 +0.7m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV9.2 · very high Air PM2.524 · 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 9 0mm
09-24 7.4 0.22 9 0mm
09-25 5.8 0.16 9 1mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Sachiko's offers diving in Indonesia with accessibility throughout the year. The site has attracted enough diver interest to generate community videos and species observations, making it a recognized destination for those exploring Indonesian waters. The spot has recorded 12 species observations, providing useful baseline data for divers planning visits. Three community videos document conditions and marine encounters, offering firsthand accounts of what to expect. This user-generated content helps divers prepare and choose timing for their trip. The site is not within a marine protected area, which affects regulations and access. Coral health is flagged for monitoring, so conditions may shift seasonally or year to year. Divers should check recent trip reports and local conditions before booking, as this helps track any changes in the dive environment.

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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 · 48%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 12197km · ~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 Sachiko's?

Sachiko's is diveable year-round, so timing depends on your schedule and tolerance for variable conditions. Check recent community reports and local weather before booking to confirm current conditions.

What marine life can I expect to see?

The spot has 12 recorded species observations. Review community videos and recent diver logs to see which marine life has been sighted recently and what to watch for during your dive.

Are there restrictions or permits required?

Sachiko's is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Indonesian dive regulations apply. Confirm local access rules and any required permits with local dive operators before your trip.

What should I know about coral health?

Coral bleaching is being monitored at this site. Conditions may vary seasonally. Practice reef-safe diving practices and check recent trip reports to understand current environmental status before diving.

Operators near this spot

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

Panorama Dive Center

2 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Sachiko Dive Adventure: From Moray Eels to Green Turtles #scubadiving #indonesia

Scuba Diving and Dogs
💬 3 top comments
  • Moray Eels to Green Turtles AND lots of nice hard and soft coral.

    @mark_falke · 👍 4
  • ❤❤❤

    @desakjunita8187 · 👍 2
  • Sloping wall dives are always fun around here.

    @Wheels131326 · 👍 3

Sachiko

SiladenResort

bunaken diving - sachikos

Divernesia Dive Resort
💬 2 top comments
  • sachikos never been dissapointed me truly beautiful dive site

    @noviaismaya3921 · 👍 0
  • wow... thousand beautiful fish, AMAZING !!

    @visaindonesia1048 · 👍 0
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: Jul (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (83/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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