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Pele’s Playground

3.6 — based on 21 community signals
4.1 12 especies 16 colaboradores

Pele's Playground is a year-round Indonesian dive site near Tanjung Lenmakana with 12 documented species observations and active community engagement.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
BleachingRiskPhotoFriendly

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner

Mapa

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Mapa de ubicación de Pele’s Playground © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Lugares cercanos

1 lugares
  1. Pelee Playground
    0.0 km Atracción

Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
16.2 kn
Olas
0.8 m
Agua
27.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (73%)
Now: SE (141°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.02m

Próxima: Alta a las 06:00 (+0.86m)

+0.9 m0 m-0.1 m
▲ 06:00 · +0.86m ▼ 13:00 · -0.15m ▲ 20:00 · +0.64m ▼ 00:00 · +0.46m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.95 · high Aire PM2.521 · moderate 06:10 18:16
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 16.7 0.98 8 0mm
09-20 16.6 0.9 9 0mm
09-21 15.9 0.88 9 0mm
09-22 16.1 0.84 9 0mm
09-23 14.3 0.82 9 0mm
09-24 13.7 0.8 9 0mm
09-25 13.1 0.66 9 0mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Pele's Playground sits near Tanjung Lenmakana in Indonesia and welcomes divers throughout the year. The site draws interest from the local diving community, with 12 species observations recorded and three community videos documenting conditions and marine life. This makes it a useful reference point for divers planning visits and sharing experiences. The area is not within a marine protected area, which means standard Indonesian diving regulations apply. Coral health warrants attention—the site is on a bleaching watch list, so divers should expect possible variations in coral condition depending on water temperature cycles. This doesn't prevent enjoyable diving, but it's worth knowing before arrival. Community-contributed data is valuable here. The three videos and species records offer real perspectives on what to expect. Before booking, check those resources and contact local operators for current conditions, depth ranges, and recommended skill levels. Water temperature, visibility, and seasonal patterns can shift, so fresh intel beats assumptions.

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

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 ↔ 13716km · ~3155kg · €57

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 Pele's Playground?

Pele's Playground is accessible year-round. There's no seasonal closure, but conditions may vary by month. Check recent community videos and contact local dive operators for current water temperature and visibility forecasts before booking.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth ranges and difficulty ratings aren't documented here. Contact local operators or review the community videos to get a sense of what the site demands. Always confirm your own skill level matches the actual conditions.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at Pele's Playground. Check the community-contributed data and videos to see documented sightings. The exact roster depends on season and conditions, so chat with locals before you dive.

Do I need permits or special access?

Pele's Playground is not within a marine protected area, so standard Indonesian diving regulations apply. Work with a local operator to confirm any entry fees, insurance, or documentation needed for your visit.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

7 registros · 7 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Caloria indica

Gastropoda · Facelinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
10 feb 2025
×1registros

Holothuria edulis

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
10 feb 2025
×1registros

Tursiops aduncus

Mammalia · Delphinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
9 feb 2025
×1registros

Nembrotha cristata

Gastropoda · Polyceridae
GBIF
Última observación:
8 feb 2025
×1registros

Didemnum molle

Ascidiacea · Didemnidae
GBIF
Última observación:
8 feb 2025
×1registros

Nembrotha kubaryana

Gastropoda · Polyceridae
GBIF
Última observación:
8 feb 2025
×1registros

Rhabdastrella globostellata

Demospongiae · Ancorinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
1 ene 2025
×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.

My Favourite Place on Earth | Indonesia’s Underwater Eden | Raja Ampat, Misool

SAM INDOWILD
💬 3 top comments
  • Hey Sam! What a stunning video—you really captured the magic of this expedition. I’m so glad we got to share this journey, and there’s so much more ahead… If anyone out there feels inspired to join one of our upcoming expeditions or plan a private cruise to the most remote corners of the Indonesian archipelago, you’ll find me online—don’t hesitate to reach out! And if you loved this film, help Sam

    @konjocruisingindonesia1053 · 👍 133
  • This is Nat Geo quality. Excellent. Thanks for posting this

    @philippserrin8268 · 👍 176
  • It is wonderful that Indonecia treasures and protects this natural paradise.

    @atanacioluna292 · 👍 67

Marine Creatures Are INFESTED With Lice, Barnacles, and Parasites!

KPassionate
💬 3 top comments
  • Learn more about some of the animals in this video! Extreme Adaptations of Elephant Seals → https://youtu.be/X4qdmR-YuAM My Collab With Lindsay Nikole on Marine Animal Tool Use → https://youtu.be/qTyRcnVO2c8 Humpback Whales Defend Other Animals From Orcas → https://youtu.be/0IFa9AU71is Bowhead Whales Can Live Hundreds of Years → https://youtu.be/RaoGcpBM33A

    @KPassionate · 👍 5
  • What a perfect video to eat breakfast at 5 in the morning 😋

    @justruinedyourday4864 · 👍 18
  • ITCHY! THIS VIDEO MADE ME ITCHY! BEHIND MY EYEBALLS!!!!

    @ViolentRainbow · 👍 34

Titti: Malta's Cliff-Diving Dog

Shawn P. Mitchell
💬 3 top comments
  • RIP Titti, you will be remembered many years after for the little dog with a big heart who fearlessly dived from great heights

    @rodgoddard5113 · 👍 125
  • You have touched the hearts of many with your beautiful talent. R.I.P. beautiful Titti....

    @Vee6969 · 👍 6
  • Love her....such a beautiful doggie....long life to his dad :)

    @juandiego1592 · 👍 15
wind peaks Aug-Jul-Sep, calmest Oct-Apr-Nov.

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: Feb (100/100) Worst: Jun (0/100) Now: Sep (66/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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