Bunaken Timur
Bunaken · Indonesia
The eastern wall of Bunaken island, generally lighter current than Lekuan and consistently good for pelagic encounters in the blue. Big schools of jacks and the occasional eagle ray cruise the edge. Soft coral coverage is excellent.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 35 m
Advanced depths
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
25 to 40 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
27 to 30°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 15 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Green turtle
Last confirmed Jun 2, 2026 · 102 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Alcala'S Chromodoris
Last confirmed May 17, 2026 · 54 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Anna'S Chromodoris
Last confirmed May 20, 2026 · 53 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Redtooth Triggerfish
Last confirmed Jun 2, 2026 · 44 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Blackspotted Puffer
Last confirmed Jun 4, 2026 · 40 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Whitetip reef shark
Last confirmed May 11, 2026 · 17 records
Very likely
Most dives
Bigeye trevally
Last confirmed May 15, 2026 · 65 records
Very likely
Most dives
Eagle ray
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear