Indonesia · Pulau Weh

The Canyon (Weh)

Best time to dive

January to December; May to September

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Dogtooth tunaLikely
  • Eagle rayPossible
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Manta rayPossible
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Napoleon wrasseLikely
  • Sea turtlePossible

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 - Limited - shallow rim areas can be snorkeled in calm conditions, but the main canyon/cave features are scuba-only

Safety notes

Strong current at times, overhead/cave section requires good buoyancy and buddy awareness, scorpionfish on the reef

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Sabang

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