Indonesia · Belongas Bay

The Magnet

Best time to dive

June to August; March to June; October to November

What you might see

  • BarracudaPeak season
  • Eagle rayLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Hammerhead sharkLikely
  • Manta rayLikely
  • Mola mola (oceanic sunfish)Possible
  • Pygmy seahorseLikely
  • SeahorseLikely
  • Whale sharkPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site

Safety notes

Very strong, multidirectional and unpredictable current including downcurrents, large ocean swell, negative entry into open ocean roughly 3 km offshore, remote location far from immediate boat support

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Blongas

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.