Derawan Islands
Bunaken · Indonesia
The Derawan Islands, located off the coast of East Kalimantan, Indonesia, are a remote and biodiverse dive destination. Known for extensive coral reefs and a variety of marine life, the area offers opportunities for both macro and pelagic encounters.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 30 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 25 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
26 to 29°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Manta Ray
Last confirmed May 15, 2026 · 65 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Green Sea Turtle
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Barracuda
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Mantis Shrimp
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Whale Shark
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear