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Soft corals in the passage

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 especies 27 colaboradores

Soft corals in the Passage delivers year-round diving in Indonesia with 12 recorded species and active community documentation.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Intermedio
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De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Mantarraya, Tortuga verde, Tiburón de arrecife

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
3 kn
Olas
0.2 m
Agua
28.9°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (30%)
Now: S (178°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.95m

Hoy: Alta 08:00 (+0.43m), Baja 04:00 (+0.36m)

+1.0 m0 m+0.1 m
▼ 04:00 · +0.36m ▲ 08:00 · +0.43m ▼ 14:00 · +0.28m ▲ 22:00 · +0.75m Ahora +0.5m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.2 · very high Aire PM2.528 · moderate 06:08 18:14
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 7.4 0.28 9 1mm
09-20 7.8 0.22 8 0mm
09-21 8.1 0.3 8 0mm
09-22 6.3 0.26 7 1mm
09-23 7.7 0.22 7 6mm
09-24 7.3 0.18 7 4mm
09-25 4.8 0.18 7 5mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 2.3°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Soft Corals in the Passage is an Indonesian dive site known for its thriving soft coral formations. The site remains accessible throughout the year, making it a reliable choice for divers planning trips to the region. With 12 species observations on record, the site offers solid marine biodiversity in a compact area. The passage setting creates natural channels where currents can concentrate marine life. These conditions favor the soft coral ecosystems that define the site's character. Community divers have documented the area with three videos, providing recent visual reference for what to expect underwater. Since the site sits outside a marine protected area, local access and rules may vary. Monitor current coral bleaching status before booking—like many Indonesian reefs, this site warrants attention to seasonal conditions. The combination of accessible diving and documented marine life makes it worth including in an Indonesia trip itinerary.

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Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

MantarrayaTortuga verdeTiburón de arrecife

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeDeriva

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 · 48%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 13600km · ~3128kg · €56

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 Soft Corals in the Passage?

The site is diveable year-round. However, check current coral bleaching alerts before your trip, as conditions can shift seasonally. Community reports and recent videos are your best guides to current water conditions.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented for this site. Review the three community videos and contact local dive operators in the area for current conditions and requirements.

What marine life will I see?

The site is recognized for soft coral formations. Twelve species observations are on record, though full species lists are not detailed here. Watch community videos for recent sightings and footage.

Do I need permits to dive here?

The site is not within a marine protected area, which may simplify access. Still, verify current local regulations and any required permissions with dive operators or local authorities before your dive.

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving the Passage

Frank Lame
💬 3 top comments
  • Nice Frank. You've almost got us going there.

    @TIZ1949 · 👍 0
  • Very good vid! It remind me my dives in the passage.

    @bdbenj · 👍 0
  • 1:28 heavy current ? funny to see the bubbles... not going straight to the surface XD

    @kamikatze07 · 👍 0

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