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Open-access study describes Thousand Islands reefs as shallow, generally maxing around 20m, and shaped by inshore-offshore reef condition differences and local water-quality stress.
Dive Spot Guide•
Genteng Kecil House Reef, Pulau Seribu, Jakarta
Beginner-friendly Thousand Islands house reef.
Local operator required
Local operators handle the island transfer and keep the training platform line manageable.
Jakarta-side house reef with easy island access, reef-and-channel structure, and conditions that can shift with timing.
About Genteng Kecil House Reef, Pulau Seribu, Jakarta
Genteng Kecil House Reef is a beginner-friendly Thousand Islands dive site that works well for training and relaxed progression dives. The route is a straightforward island-side house reef with reef and channel structure, shallow practice space, and enough room to build comfort without committing to a demanding offshore profile. Plan it with local timing in mind because visibility and water movement can change from one day to the next.
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Research Estimate At Genteng Kecil House Reef, Pulau Seribu, Jakarta
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
Where Is Genteng Kecil House Reef, Pulau Seribu, Jakarta?
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Genteng Kecil House Reef, Pulau Seribu, Jakarta Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 25m
Depth Note
The house reef offers a 6m skills platform and reaches a 25m maximum depth, which makes it a low-stress training site.
Best Season
April to October.
Typical Conditions
Beach-access house reef with a shallow skills platform and variable visibility in a sheltered island setting.
Safety & Access At Genteng Kecil House Reef, Pulau Seribu, Jakarta
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Low visibility
Safety Notes
Keep the buddy team tight and plan the training lap for the clearest part of the day because visibility can change quickly in the Thousand Islands.
Access Restrictions
Use a local operator for the island transfer and the training-platform line on the day.
Legal Notes
Follow any local island and marine-park rules that apply to the trip route.
Local Intel For Genteng Kecil House Reef, Pulau Seribu, Jakarta
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A beginner-friendly house reef with a shallow practice platform, reef/channel terrain, and enough depth range to stretch as skills improve.
Recent Logged Visits At Genteng Kecil House Reef, Pulau Seribu, Jakarta
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Genteng Kecil House Reef, Pulau Seribu, Jakarta
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.