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Cookie Monster

3.2 — based on 6 community signals

Cookie Monster is a year-round dive site in Indonesia featuring intriguing underwater terrain and active community interest.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Condiciones

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Viento
3.7 kn
Olas
0.2 m
Agua
29.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (21%)
Now: ESE (122°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.07m

Próxima: Baja a las 01:00 (+0.45m)

+1.1 m0 m-0.0 m
▼ 01:00 · +0.45m ▲ 05:00 · +0.65m ▼ 12:00 · -0.01m ▲ 19:00 · +0.77m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.2 · very high Aire PM2.512 · moderate 05:44 17:50
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 7.5 0.26 9 0mm
09-20 7.6 0.22 9 0mm
09-21 7 0.14 9 1mm
09-22 6.9 0.16 9 3mm
09-23 6.5 0.18 8 2mm
09-24 5.9 0.18 9 1mm
09-25 5.6 0.1 10 0mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 0.6°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Cookie Monster sits in Indonesian waters as an emerging dive destination with consistent year-round accessibility. The site draws divers seeking exploration and discovery, with a small but engaged community documenting dives through video. While depth, visibility, and technical difficulty remain variable, the location's appeal lies in its potential for encountering diverse marine life and unique underwater formations. The area warrants attention for coral health, as bleaching conditions merit ongoing monitoring. Divers should stay informed about seasonal variations and plan accordingly, despite the year-round accessibility claim. The lack of formal MPA designation means fewer restrictions, though responsible diving practices remain essential. Community engagement is evident through video documentation, offering prospective visitors glimpses of what awaits. Conditions and marine encounters vary, making each dive potentially different. Check current reports from recent visitors before planning your trip to ensure you're prepared for prevailing conditions.

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

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 ↔ 12962km · ~2981kg · €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 Cookie Monster?

Cookie Monster is accessible year-round, so diving is possible any month. However, seasonal conditions vary. Check with local operators or recent dive reports for current visibility and water conditions before booking your trip.

What depth and difficulty level is Cookie Monster?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented for this site. Before diving, verify conditions and requirements with local dive operators who can assess current site characteristics and your experience level.

What marine life can I expect to see?

While specific species data isn't compiled, community video documentation suggests active marine life presence. Coral bleaching conditions warrant monitoring. Bring an underwater camera and check recent diver videos to see what others have encountered.

Do I need permits to dive Cookie Monster?

Cookie Monster is not within a Marine Protected Area, which typically means fewer permitting restrictions. Still, verify local regulations and any entry requirements with your dive operator or local authorities before planning your dive.

Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

24 registros · 24 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Holothuria atra

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 nov 2025
×1registros

Acanthopleura gemmata

Polyplacophora · Chitonidae
GBIF
Última observación:
10 jul 2024
×1registros

Echinaster luzonicus

Asteroidea · Echinasteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 feb 2024
×1registros

Odontodactylus scyllarus

Malacostraca · Odontodactylidae
GBIF
Última observación:
14 feb 2024
×1registros

Cuapetes kororensis

Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
GBIF
Última observación:
14 feb 2024
×1registros

Linckia laevigata

Asteroidea · Ophidiasteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
14 feb 2024
×1registros

Halgerda batangas

Gastropoda · Discodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 feb 2024
×1registros

Turbo petholatus

Gastropoda · Turbinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 feb 2024
×1registros

Ancylocaris brevicarpalis

Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 feb 2024
×1registros

Ascarosepion latimanus

Cephalopoda · Sepiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 feb 2024
×1registros

Chromodoris lochi

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 feb 2024
×1registros

Fromia monilis

Asteroidea · Goniasteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 feb 2024
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Great white shark swims into cage

smackme1
💬 3 top comments
  • Shark: Hello there human. Do you have time to learn about the late great Megalodon?

    @wo7925 · 👍 27000
  • Shark: * crashes into cage * Shark: "You didn't see anything..." Diver: "Understandable, have a nice day."

    @c3p6 · 👍 7800
  • Shark: Hello... my name is bruce..

    @bonyap9249 · 👍 9800

KIDS SCUBA DIVING THE GILIS, INDONESIA.avi

sarasample

Mucky Secrets (full) - The Marine Creatures of the Lembeh Strait

Bubble Vision
💬 3 top comments
  • This is not an insult by any means, but I watch this to fall asleep at night. So calm and beautiful.

    @zaanbanaan · 👍 664
  • You've no idea how much I love hrs long documentaries about animals. This is perfect, to sleep, background noise, and drawing. Thanks so much!

    @VorpalSnickerSnack · 👍 26
  • THIS is how documentaries should be done! No annoying music, people talking about irrelevant info etc. ! bravo

    @allsmiles3281 · 👍 630
wind peaks Feb-Jan-Dec, calmest May-Jul-Jun.

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: May (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (0/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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