Site depth, current, visibility, and coral/sponges.
Mantehage wall dive with barracuda, coral, and moderate current.
Mantehage wall dive with barracuda, coral, and moderate current.
Barracuda Point 2 is a boat-access wall dive on Mantehage in the Bunaken area of North Sulawesi. The site combines coral and sponge growth with open-water blue water action, so divers come for barracuda, reef sharks, turtles, rays, and plenty of smaller reef life. Expect a current-aware plan and a straightforward marine-park style day out.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 30m
Depth Note
The site is described as a steep wall that drops to around 30m; a consistent shallow-start depth is not published.
Best Season
April to November, with the steadiest conditions usually in the drier middle of the year.
Typical Conditions
Warm tropical water, generally good visibility, moderate current, and a wall profile with coral and sponge growth.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep a clean buddy team, good buoyancy, and enough gas margin for the pickup plan; the site suits divers comfortable with current and open-water space.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan through a local operator or liveaboard rather than a shore entry.
Legal Notes
Inside Bunaken Marine Park, so follow park rules and operator briefings for protected reef areas.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The wall and current-aware setup suit divers who are comfortable with drift-style control and steady buoyancy.
Freediving
Freedive use is possible only on calm days and with operator support; the site is primarily a scuba wall.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is best when the sea is calm and you stay near the shallower top of the wall with boat support.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Site depth, current, visibility, and coral/sponges.
Mantehage day-trip report and barracuda-focused wall diving.
Marine park context, boat access, reef profile, and regional fish list.
Liveaboard itinerary stop that includes Barracuda Point 2.
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