Maumere operator page for season, visibility, and current.
Maumere Bay drift reef with strong current
Maumere Bay drift reef with strong current
The site is normally dived through a Maumere operator with boat support and drift pickup.
Pangabatang South is a Maumere Bay drift reef with a coral slope, sea fans, and a sandy plateau before the reef drops deeper. It is a boat-based tropical dive with warm water, strong current, and rich reef life, best handled as a guided current dive rather than a casual drop-in. Plan for a drift pickup, steady finning, and surface timing that favors experienced divers who are comfortable reading current and staying close to the group.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m - 32m
Depth Note
A sandy plateau forms around 30m before the reef drops deeper into the bay.
Best Season
April to December
Typical Conditions
Warm tropical water, strong current most of the time, and good visibility on a coral slope with a sandy plateau around 30m.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Plan the dive as a guided drift, keep a close eye on pickup timing, and stay prepared for current through the reef channel.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and drift planning are part of the site. A local operator is the practical way to dive it, and current is often present.
Legal Notes
Use the operator briefing and boat pickup plan; this is not an independent shore entry dive.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A classic Maumere Bay current reef with coral slope, sea fans, and a sandy plateau around 30m before the deeper drop.
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
Maumere operator page for season, visibility, and current.
Broader Maumere Bay tourism and marine-life context.
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