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Travel guide describing Batu Angus as a good local snorkel and dive option near Kasawari with large lettuce corals, pipefish, various nudibranchs, and no current.
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Batu Angus
Volcanic boulder reef with bright coral and easy macro diving.
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Usually reached by boat near Bitung and Lembeh, Batu Angus is a calmer volcanic reef dive where dark lava rock, coral growth, and small critters define the experience.
About Batu Angus
Batu Angus is a North Sulawesi volcanic reef site where dark lava boulders and rugged rock textures contrast with bright coral growth and small reef life. The dive is typically done by boat and suits relaxed exploration around cracks, boulder lanes, and coral-coated edges rather than a fast pinnacle or deep-current route.
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Research Estimate At Batu Angus
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
CurrentNo current
Where Is Batu Angus?
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Batu Angus Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 28m
Depth Note
Public source descriptions place Batu Angus on a shallow-to-moderate volcanic reef profile, with one operator guide listing a maximum depth around 28 m and another travel source describing the site as good for shallow snorkelling as well as diving.
Best Season
Public guidance treats Batu Angus as a generally approachable North Sulawesi reef site rather than a short seasonal window dive.
Typical Conditions
Very strong current can occur at this site.
Safety & Access At Batu Angus
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Batu Angus is generally described as a low-current site, but divers still need careful buoyancy around volcanic rock, coral growth, and tight crevices.
Local Intel For Batu Angus
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Usually dived as an easy boat-access reef with dark volcanic rock, coral growth, and small critters tucked into cracks and bommie edges.
Snorkeling
Nearby public tour material describes the Batu Angus floating-village area as suitable for snorkelling, especially in settled conditions and around shallow coral habitat.
Wildlife at Batu Angus
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Batu Angus
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Batu Angus
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
