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Murex Dive

3.7 — based on 19 community signals
4.2 12 especies 18 colaboradores

Murex Dive offers year-round diving in North Sulawesi with 12 documented species observations and active community content.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
dive
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tortuga verde

Mapa

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Mapa de ubicación de Murex Dive © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
4.3 kn
Olas
0.18 m
Agua
29.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (40%)
Now: SSE (159°)
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 · +0.53m ▼ 14:00 · +0.22m ▲ 21:00 · +0.91m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.05 · very high Aire PM2.539 · sensitive 05:31 17:38
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 10.5 0.24 9 0mm
09-20 9 0.14 9 0mm
09-21 10 0.12 9 0mm
09-22 9.6 0.12 9 0mm
09-23 9 0.14 9 0mm
09-24 10 0.12 9 0mm
09-25 7.6 0.1 9 0mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Murex Dive is a dive site in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, accessible year-round for divers seeking tropical reef exploration. The location draws interest from the diving community, with 12 recorded species observations providing insight into the local marine environment. Three community-contributed videos document conditions and marine life encounters at the site. The site sits outside marine protected areas, which may influence dive operations and local regulations. Current monitoring indicates coral bleaching deserves attention, making this a spot worth monitoring for seasonal conditions and ecosystem changes. Check with local dive operators before booking to confirm current site status and any recent environmental updates. Divers should gather specific information on depth, visibility, water temperature, and difficulty ratings from recent trip reports and local operators familiar with Murex Dive. The year-round diving window makes this accessible across seasons, though tropical patterns may affect visibility and marine life activity. Community videos and species data offer real divers' perspectives on what to expect.

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Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

Tortuga verde

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 ↔ 13018km · ~2994kg · €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 Murex Dive?

Murex Dive is accessible year-round. Tropical weather patterns in North Sulawesi may affect visibility and conditions seasonally. Check with local operators for current conditions before planning your trip.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not confirmed for this site. Contact local dive operators in North Sulawesi for accurate information on requirements and site conditions.

What marine life can I see at Murex Dive?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at the site. Community videos and local operators can provide detailed lists of fish, corals, and other creatures commonly spotted.

Do I need permits or special access to dive here?

Murex Dive is not inside a marine protected area. Standard diving practices apply. Confirm current local regulations and any operator requirements with dive shops in the region.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

74 registros · 50 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Lobophyllia hemprichii

Anthozoa · Lobophylliidae
GBIF
Última observación:
6 feb 2026
×3registros

Porites rus

Anthozoa · Poritidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 feb 2026
×5registros

Echinopora lamellosa

Anthozoa · Merulinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 feb 2026
×3registros

Polycarpa aurata

Ascidiacea · Styelidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 feb 2026
×3registros

Porites cylindrica

Anthozoa · Poritidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 feb 2026
×3registros

Pocillopora verrucosa

Anthozoa · Pocilloporidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 feb 2026
×3registros

Plerogyra sinuosa

Anthozoa · Plerogyridae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 feb 2026
×2registros

Diploastrea heliopora

Anthozoa · Diploastraeidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 feb 2026
×2registros

Pavona explanulata

Anthozoa · Agariciidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 feb 2026
×2registros

Echinopora mammiformis

Anthozoa · Merulinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 feb 2026
×2registros

Mycedium elephantotus

Anthozoa · Merulinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 feb 2026
×2registros

Pachyseris speciosa

Anthozoa · Pachyseridae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 feb 2026
×2registros

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.

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wind peaks Mar-Feb-Apr, calmest Jul-May-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: Aug (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (85/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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