Tanjung Papaya

North Sulawesi, Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia20 m maxadvanced

Conditions & tides

Tanjung PapayaManado

Good · 5/5

conditions visualisation

Good5/5

Calm and diveable right now — best window today 8 AM–6 PM.

Wind4 kn ENE

Current~0.1 kn N · model

Swell

0.1 m · 4s · N

Water

30 °C

Max depth

20 m

Conditions through the day

7 AM7 PM

Calmest current near slack — 11:00 AM & 11:45 PM local

Sunrise 05:22 AM · Sunset 05:26 PM local

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Tide · local

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On-face swell 0.0 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

Tanjung Papaya is a dive site in Manado Bay, Indonesia, known as one of the area's most sought-after locations alongside other bay sites. The bottom is sand, and the site reaches a maximum depth of 15 metres.

The marine life at Tanjung Papaya reflects the broader Manado Bay mix, with nudibranchs, Spanish dancers, moray eels, and octopus all present. Night diving is a particular highlight, as this is when the critters are most active and visible.

Conditions here include strong currents, and the site is rated for advanced divers. The combination of deep water and rough currents makes it unsuitable for beginners despite the relatively modest maximum depth. Pelagics are also encountered at the site.

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