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Sea Garden

3.5 — based on 13 community signals
4.1 12 especies 15 colaboradores

Sea Garden is a year-round dive site near Karya Island in Indonesia's Thousand Islands, known for coral ecosystems and diverse marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Temp. del agua
26–30°C
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Temp. del agua
26–30 °C
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tortuga carey

Mapa

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
3.9 kn
Olas
0.42 m
Agua
28.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: E (31%)
Now: S (171°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.73m

Próxima: Baja a las 02:00 (+0.18m)

+0.9 m+0.2 m
▼ 02:00 · +0.18m ▲ 17:00 · +0.83m ▼ 03:00 · +0.22m ▲ 18:00 · +0.84m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.1 · very high Aire PM2.527 · moderate 05:44 17:50
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 6.7 0.46 9 8mm
09-20 10.6 0.54 9 2mm
09-21 8.8 0.52 9 13mm
09-22 10.8 0.5 9 5mm
09-23 9.1 0.48 9 2mm
09-24 9.8 0.6 9 1mm
09-25 11.3 0.6 9 1mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 1.6°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (26–30°C)

About this spot

Sea Garden sits in the waters around Karya Island in Jakarta Province's Thousand Islands Regency. The site offers access to coral habitats that support a variety of marine species. Divers can expect encounters with reef fish and invertebrates typical of Indonesian coastal ecosystems. The spot remains diveable throughout the year, making it accessible for multiple trips regardless of season. Currently, Sea Garden is not within a Marine Protected Area, which means conditions may vary. Local coral health is being monitored, so divers should be aware of ongoing environmental conditions before planning a trip. The site has generated enough diver interest to accumulate species observations and community video documentation, providing useful reference material for preparation. Access is straightforward from Jakarta's Thousand Islands gateway. Gear requirements and boat logistics follow standard Indonesian dive operations. The shallow reef structure and mixed coral coverage make it suitable for a range of experience levels, though specific depth and visibility data should be confirmed with local operators before booking.

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Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

Tortuga carey

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeBarco

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 ↔ 12122km · ~2788kg · €50

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 Sea Garden?

Sea Garden is diveable year-round. No specific seasonal restrictions are documented, so you can plan trips based on your schedule and local weather patterns.

What depth and difficulty level is Sea Garden?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not available for this site. Contact local dive operators in the Thousand Islands for detailed information on bottom depth, current, and recommended experience level.

What marine life will I see?

Sea Garden has 12 documented species observations. Expect reef fish and invertebrates common to Indonesian coastal coral ecosystems. Community videos are available online to preview typical encounters.

Do I need permits or special access?

Sea Garden is not within a Marine Protected Area. Standard dive permits and boat arrangements apply through Jakarta-based operators. Check current entry requirements with local tourism authorities before your trip.

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Bunaken Sea Garden Resort Indonesia July 2019 Part 1

James Roberts

🇲🇨🤿#1 [ Diving Trip|Indonesia|Pulau Weh ] Sea Garden, Iboih Beach

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🇲🇨🤿#1 [ Diving Trip|Indonesia|Pulau Weh ] Sea Garden, Iboih Beach

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Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "A beautiful little eco resort, Desa Laguna, is missing here. The island's official name is Karang Bongkok."

    drigo47 · 2026-04-04
  • "Teuer, aber super toll! (OSM data version: 2016-06-20T05:57:02Z) #mapsme"

    Franzi Kapunkt · 2016-07-23
wind peaks Jan-Feb-Mar, calmest May-Aug-Jun, dry Jul-Oct, 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: Oct (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (50/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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