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Terumbu Karang

3.4 — based on 13 community signals
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Terumbu Karang is an Indonesian reef system open to diving year-round, with documented marine life and community video resources.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entry

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Mapa de ubicación de Terumbu Karang © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
7 kn
Olas
0.64 m
Agua
28.9°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (51%)
Now: SE (131°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.59m

Próxima: Baja a las 02:00 (+0.58m)

+1.0 m0 m-0.6 m
▼ 02:00 · +0.58m ▲ 06:00 · +1.04m ▼ 14:00 · -0.55m ▲ 21:00 · +0.93m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.05 · very high Aire PM2.515 · moderate 06:08 18:14
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 11.3 0.84 9 0mm
09-20 9.5 0.8 9 0mm
09-21 10 0.72 9 0mm
09-22 11 0.7 8 0mm
09-23 9.7 0.7 9 1mm
09-24 10.3 0.62 9 2mm
09-25 8.3 0.6 9 2mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Terumbu Karang sits in Indonesian waters as a reef destination accessible to divers throughout the year. The site draws interest from the diving community, evidenced by available species observations and visitor-contributed video content. While specific depth, difficulty, and water condition data are not standardized for this location, the presence of coral structures indicates typical reef diving opportunities. The site is not within a marine protected area, which may affect access and conservation status. Divers planning a visit should gather current conditions and marine advisories locally, as coral health monitoring is ongoing in the region. Community documentation through video and species records suggests the reef supports typical tropical marine life. Local dive operators and guides will have the most current information on seasonal variations, even though the destination operates year-round. This reef represents part of Indonesia's broader diving landscape, which spans thousands of sites across the archipelago. Terumbu Karang offers a chance to explore reef ecosystems in their natural state, though visitors should verify current conditions before booking.

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

Mejores meses

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

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 ↔ 12719km · ~2925kg · €53

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 Terumbu Karang?

Terumbu Karang is open to diving year-round. However, local conditions vary seasonally across Indonesia, so checking current weather and sea state with local operators before your trip is essential.

What depth and difficulty level is this dive?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings for Terumbu Karang are not standardized. Contact local dive operators in Indonesia for site-specific information on depths, current, and skill requirements.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Community observations document 4 recorded species at Terumbu Karang. Typical reef sites in Indonesia host coral, reef fish, and invertebrates. Local guides and video resources from the community provide the best preview of what's currently visible.

Do I need permits or special access?

Terumbu Karang is not within a marine protected area. Standard Indonesian diving regulations and local requirements apply. Verify current access conditions and any regional guidelines with local operators before diving.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

13 registros · 12 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Maculabatis gerrardi

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
8 may 2025
×1registros

Anadara pilula

Bivalvia · Arcidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 may 2025
×1registros

Vepricardium coronatum

Bivalvia · Cardiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 may 2025
×1registros

Quantula striata

Gastropoda · Dyakiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 may 2025
×1registros

Tanychlamys W.H.Benson, 1834

Gastropoda · Ariophantidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 may 2025
×1registros

Matuta victor

Malacostraca · Matutidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 may 2024
×1registros

Tanea lineata

Gastropoda · Naticidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 may 2024
×1registros

Lepas anserifera

Maxillopoda · Lepadidae
GBIF
Última observación:
25 may 2023
×1registros

Gymnura poecilura

Elasmobranchii · Gymnuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 nov 2006
×1registros

Neotrygon orientalis

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 nov 2006
×1registros

Aetomylaeus nichofii

Elasmobranchii · Myliobatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 nov 2006
×1registros

Gymnura

Elasmobranchii · Gymnuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
Invalid Date
×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.

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wind peaks Aug-Sep-Jul, calmest Nov-Mar-Apr.

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: Jun (100/100) Worst: Mar (0/100) Now: Sep (97/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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