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Tengah

3.6 — based on 19 community signals
4.2 12 species 26 contributors

Tengah is a year-round Indonesian dive destination with documented marine life and moderate coral health status.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
BleachingRiskShore entryFamily-friendly

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Activity
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Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
1.4 kn
Wave
0.22 m
Water
29.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (20%)
Now: SSE (152°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.78m

Next: Low at 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
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV9.05 · very high Air PM2.535 · moderate 05:31 17:38
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 9.8 0.28 9 0mm
09-20 12.3 0.16 9 0mm
09-21 9.7 0.18 9 0mm
09-22 9.1 0.2 9 0mm
09-23 10.4 0.22 9 0mm
09-24 10.2 0.22 9 0mm
09-25 8.1 0.16 9 0mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Tengah sits in Indonesia's diverse marine landscape as an accessible dive spot with year-round conditions. The site supports at least 12 documented species observations, making it a viable choice for divers interested in Indonesian marine biodiversity. Community videos from the site number three, giving you a real-world preview of what to expect underwater. The spot lies outside marine protected areas, which means standard Indonesian diving regulations apply. Current coral bleaching status warrants attention—the site is under watch, a reminder that Indonesia's reefs face ongoing climate stress. This doesn't rule out Tengah, but it suggests checking recent trip reports and local conditions before booking. Access, depth, difficulty, and water temperature specifics require confirmation with local operators. Visibility and seasonal variations can shift, particularly across Indonesia's monsoon patterns. Connect with dive shops operating in the region to get current dive briefings, safety protocols, and equipment requirements specific to your visit. Tengah works as part of a broader Indonesian dive itinerary. The presence of species data and visitor documentation suggests a site with enough character to warrant exploration, particularly if you're already committed to Indonesia's eastern archipelago.

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Best months

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

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 · 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 Tengah?

Tengah is diveable year-round according to available data, but Indonesia's monsoon seasons (December–March and June–September) can affect visibility and sea state. Check with local operators for current conditions before booking your specific travel dates.

What depth and difficulty rating does Tengah have?

Specific depth ranges and difficulty ratings for Tengah are not documented in current sources. Contact local dive operators or shops in the region to get accurate information about site layout, depth limits, and skill requirements before your dive.

What marine life can I expect at Tengah?

Tengah has 12 recorded species observations. The site supports Indonesian marine biodiversity, though a detailed species list isn't available here. Local dive operators and recent trip reports will give you the best picture of what you're likely to encounter.

Do I need permits or visas to dive Tengah?

Tengah is outside marine protected areas, so standard Indonesian diving regulations apply. You'll need a valid passport and Indonesian visa (check current requirements for your nationality). Work with established dive shops in the region to ensure compliance with all local rules.

Operators near this spot

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

Panorama Dive Center

4.1 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

TOGEAN ISLANDS & Una Una: Jellyfish Lake, Plane Wreck Diving - Sulawesi motorbike trip

SAM INDOWILD
💬 3 top comments
  • I was snorkeling in the Togean islands 30 something years ago. Very few places to stay and almost no foreigners. What a place.

    @whaleshrimp111 · 👍 30
  • Finally someone posted about Togean Islands. I was there in 2019, solo traveling. One of the best experienced in my life. Culture wise, untouched scenery and the corals and wildlife just feels like another world. Im still daydreaming about this experience.

    @bizzybizz9862 · 👍 47
  • Such an amazing video! Thank you for showing the beauty of Indonesia!! Not a lot of people know the beauty of Indonesia, how rich in nature and beautiful the country is. Stay strong!

    @gracielly.madelinne8806 · 👍 42

KOMODO to RAJA AMPAT on a Scuba Diving Liveaboard - Banda Neira, Manuk, Ambon

SAM INDOWILD
💬 3 top comments
  • Your channel is absolutely underrated. So thankful for all your content Sam 🔥🔥

    @HaThuYoga · 👍 6
  • 20 minuts for such amazing shooting! You are to humble, man! Thanks for sharing your life impressions!

    @brabanson · 👍 5
  • this is so beautiful, its like i'm diving myself, it helps me a lot since i can't even go traveling. thanks for brought this to us

    @hermit41 · 👍 0

Lang Tengah with Spheredivers

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wind peaks Dec-Feb-Apr, calmest Jul-Aug-Jun, dry May-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: Aug (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (93/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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