Independent article describing the shallow start and distinctive coral forest.
Signature coral forest dive with towering hard-coral formations.
Signature coral forest dive with towering hard-coral formations.
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Black Forest (Candi City) is the signature coral forest on Una Una, reached through the Sanctum dive circuit in the Togean Islands. The site is a gentle coral slope and mini-wall with towering temple-coral shapes, lush cabbage coral, and mushroom coral, so the whole dive feels like moving through a living reef forest rather than a simple featureless slope. It suits relaxed scuba divers who want clear water, slow pacing, and a reef that rewards careful buoyancy and close observation of the coral structure.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 24m
Depth Note
The dive starts over a shallow field of lettuce corals and stays mostly around 15 m, topping out at 24 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calm-weather windows preferred.
Typical Conditions
Shallow lettuce-coral start, then a gentle hard-coral forest with temple, cabbage, and mushroom formations over a moderate profile.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the coral towers and avoid touching the reef; the site is best enjoyed with slow finning and careful trim.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from the resort on Una Una; plan the dive through local resort logistics.
Legal Notes
Follow resort briefing and any local marine rules that apply around Una Una.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Max depth 24 m, with the majority of the dive around 15 m.
Freediving
Possible for very experienced freedivers on calm days, but the coral relief and boat access make scuba the natural fit.
Snorkeling
The shallow edge can work for calm snorkeling, but this is primarily a scuba coral site.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Independent article describing the shallow start and distinctive coral forest.
Public reel with a direct current and surge note for the site.
Resort access page describing the remote island transfer and the lack of mass tourism.
Independent trip review with visibility and reef-health comments.
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