Maratua guide that highlights Lighthouse Maratua's fishy wall profile and occasional shark encounters.
Indonesia · Derawan Islands
Deep north-side wall dive
Deep north-side wall dive
Lighthouse Maratua is a deep north-side wall dive with a steep slope, a sandy plateau, and strong current. It suits experienced divers who want big pelagic encounters, solid wall structure, and a classic Maratua current dive.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Plan for moderate to strong current and depths around 40–45 m; use appropriate gas planning and stay alert for large pelagic encounters.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from the Nabucco side; deep current-aware routing makes local operator guidance important.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Wall/reef dive with a sandy plateau around 40–45 m; best dived in moderate to strong current.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the depth and current make it primarily a scuba wall.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the wall and plateau sit well below the surface.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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