North Maluku dive-center site showing the regional operator presence for Maitara and nearby islands.
Maitara wall dive with clear water and coral.
Maitara wall dive with clear water and coral.
Boat access and local routing are the normal way to dive the site.
North Of Maitara is a Maitara Island wall dive in the North Maluku Coral Triangle, with a gentle drift, shallow start, and a cleaner coral face below the village-side shallows. The site feels more scenic than strenuous: table corals, sponges, and gorgonians on the drop, with signs of human impact closer to shore. It suits divers who want clear tropical water, coral structure, and an island route rather than a heavy current ride.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
The wall starts around 5 meters and descends to 25 meters, with the shallows near the village showing some damage and the deeper face carrying the best coral.
Best Season
Year-round; April-May and July-August are often the strongest regional windows.
Typical Conditions
Warm water, gentle drift current, coral gardens, and a calmer boat approach when the sea is settled.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep an eye on the gentle drift across the wall, stay conservative on the shallower village side, and respect the boat drop.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Ternate or Tidore; use a local operator or liveaboard.
Legal Notes
Treat the site as an island dive and follow local reef and boat rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed wall dive with a shallow start, gentle drift, and more rewarding coral structure as you move deeper.
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
North Maluku dive-center site showing the regional operator presence for Maitara and nearby islands.
Independent liveaboard review with Maitara Utara depth, current, and coral detail.
Operator guide for Halmahera seasonality and regional marine-life patterns.
Official tourism page for Maitara Island with boat access and clear-water context.
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