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A stunning underwater view of a barracuda school swimming in West Papua, Indonesia, showcasing marine life diversity.
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Barracuda Point

3.3 — based on 11 community signals
4.2 5 especies 19 colaboradores

Barracuda Point is an Indonesia dive site known for encounters with barracuda and other pelagic species year-round.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Intermedio
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De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Barracuda, Tortuga verde, Tortuga carey

Mapa

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Mapa de ubicación de Barracuda Point © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Lugares cercanos

1 lugares
  1. Menara Pandang
    3.7 km Atracción

Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
4.6 kn
Olas
0.26 m
Agua
29.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (24%)
Now: SE (140°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.78m

Próxima: Baja a las 04:00 (+0.22m)

+1.4 m0 m-0.3 m
▼ 04:00 · +0.22m ▲ 09:00 · +0.54m ▼ 14:00 · +0.22m ▲ 21:00 · +0.91m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.3 · very high Aire PM2.539 · sensitive 05:31 17:38
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 12 0.34 9 0mm
09-20 13.1 0.22 9 0mm
09-21 13.2 0.22 9 0mm
09-22 14.2 0.32 9 0mm
09-23 12.1 0.32 9 0mm
09-24 12.1 0.3 9 0mm
09-25 12.4 0.26 9 0mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Barracuda Point lives up to its name. Schools of barracuda hunt these waters regularly, creating dramatic moments for divers. The site draws visitors throughout the year, making it accessible whenever you plan your trip to Indonesia. Marine life here goes beyond barracuda. Community observations document five distinct species at the site, giving you a sense of the local ecosystem. Local divers have posted three videos showing what to expect underwater, so you can preview conditions before you go. The site sits outside a marine protected area, which shapes how it's managed. Water conditions and depth specifics aren't uniformly documented, so contact local operators before your dive to confirm current conditions and what gear you'll need. Coral bleaching is a concern worth monitoring at this location, as it is across much of Indonesia's dive territory.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Indonesia: 323 sitios, mantas y microfauna

Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

BarracudaTortuga verdeTortuga carey

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 12991km · ~2988kg · €54

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 54/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 12h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 12h este · 8 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Barracuda Point?

The site is diveable year-round. No seasonal closure exists, so plan based on your schedule and overall Indonesia travel dates. Check with local operators for current conditions before booking.

What kind of marine life will I see?

Barracuda are the signature species. Community observations confirm at least five species at the site. Local videos show what divers regularly encounter, so watch a few before you go.

Do I need special permits or certifications?

The site is not inside a marine protected area, so standard diving practices apply. Verify current access rules with local dive operators before your trip.

What are the depth and difficulty ratings?

Specific depth and difficulty data aren't standardized for this site. Contact local operators directly—they'll tell you what experience level suits Barracuda Point and what depth range to expect.

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Amazing Schooling Barracuda in Derawan HD

Marischka Prudence
💬 2 top comments
  • Pemandangan yg indah... Keajaiban laut yang LUAR BIASA

    @samuelsitumeang6702 · 👍 0
  • keren pruee

    @themarxgross · 👍 0

Sipadan Dive Nov 2017 - Barracuda Point

Megat Shah
💬 1 top comments
  • The animal creatures underwater of sipadan is just amazing.

    @andrewchua1425 · 👍 0

The World’s Best Dive Site: Barracuda Point, Kakaban [4K] | Indonesia from Below (S01E07) | SZtv

SZtv
💬 3 top comments
  • I dive here 23 years ago! And thats true Kakaban is 1 of the best dive site site in the world.

    @robinwol2264 · 👍 0
  • Added to todo list

    @minhytube · 👍 3
  • channel of maratua has large group of barracuda

    @zjywill · 👍 1
wind peaks Apr-Feb-Mar, calmest Jul-Jun-Aug.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jun (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (95/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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