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Lighthouse Reef Dive Site

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.3 12 especies 30 colaboradores

Lighthouse Reef is an Indonesian dive site offering year-round exploration with documented marine biodiversity and accessible entry conditions.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Temp. del agua
26–30°C
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginnerPhotoFriendly

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Temp. del agua
26–30 °C
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tortuga carey, Mantarraya, Tortuga verde

Mapa

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
4 kn
Olas
0.38 m
Agua
27.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (41%)
Now: ESE (121°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.16m

Próxima: Alta a las 04:00 (+0.94m)

+0.9 m0 m-0.2 m
▲ 04:00 · +0.94m ▼ 12:00 · -0.22m ▲ 19:00 · +0.58m ▼ 22:00 · +0.53m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.05 · very high Aire PM2.512 · moderate 05:53 17:58
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 9.2 0.6 9 5mm
09-20 8.5 0.46 9 2mm
09-21 7.1 0.38 9 2mm
09-22 5.8 0.32 9 3mm
09-23 7.8 0.52 9 4mm
09-24 9.2 0.62 9 3mm
09-25 5.9 0.5 9 1mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 3.4°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (26–30°C)

About this spot

Lighthouse Reef sits in Indonesian waters as an unprotected dive destination where divers can explore a site with known marine species activity. The location has attracted community documentation, with 12 recorded species observations and 3 community videos available for divers planning visits. This accessible year-round diving option provides a chance to see Indonesian reef life in its natural state. The reef supports a variety of marine species typical of Indonesian coastal environments. Local divers and visiting explorers have documented encounters at the site, creating a useful reference library for understanding what to expect underwater. The site remains outside a marine protected area, which means standard local diving regulations apply. Lighthouse Reef is best suited for divers seeking straightforward reef exploration in Indonesia's tropical waters. The site's year-round accessibility makes it viable for planning dives during most travel windows. Community video resources can help new visitors understand conditions and marine life before entry. Always check current local conditions and any seasonal variations with local dive operators before your visit.

📖 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

Tortuga careyMantarrayaTortuga verde

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeCosta

Esenciales del viaje

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

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🤿 Pack: rashguard / 1mm shorty
  • 📜 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%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit rashguard / 1mm shorty
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 13393km · ~3080kg · €55

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 Lighthouse Reef?

Lighthouse Reef is diveable year-round, making it accessible for most travel schedules. Local seasonal variations in weather and water conditions may still occur, so consulting with current local information before your trip is recommended.

What depth and difficulty level is Lighthouse Reef?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings for Lighthouse Reef are not standardized in available data. Contact local dive operators in Indonesia for detailed site conditions, depth ranges, and recommended experience levels before planning your dive.

What marine life might I see at Lighthouse Reef?

The site has 12 documented species observations from community divers. Indonesian reef environments typically feature tropical fish, reef sharks, rays, and hard coral colonies. Review the available community videos and species documentation to learn what local divers have encountered.

Do I need permits or special access to dive Lighthouse Reef?

Lighthouse Reef is not within a marine protected area, so standard Indonesian diving regulations apply. Check with local dive operators for current requirements, insurance, and any regional access guidelines before your visit.

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

La Galigo liveaboard - Indonesia

DiveTheWorldVids

Scuba Diving Lighthouse and a barrel sponge spawning in Anilao, Philippines

Andrew Leighton
💬 3 top comments
  • Barrel Sponge spawning! How cool!

    @lifeuw · 👍 1
  • beautiful creatures seemingly surround the reef like sort of protecting it..😍🐟

    @CraveMates · 👍 0
  • wow very interesting I will visit that for diving one day anyway thank you Sir Shane he share me this He's a dive instructor we meet in cebu at movenpick hotel mactan island cebu my pleasure to meet him

    @traveldive90 · 👍 0

Diving Lighthouse Reef Belize

Daniel Coller
wind peaks Jul-Feb-Jan, calmest Apr-Mar-Nov, dry Apr-Nov, water 26-30°C.

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: Jul (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (89/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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