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Tanjung Bakau 1
Tanjung Bakau 1 is a sheltered boat reef with coral blocks and sharks.
Local operator required
Local resort dive teams handle the boat transfer and site selection for this sheltered reef.
Sheltered North Maluku marginal reef with a coral garden, sandy slope, and sharky coral blocks reached by a short boat ride.
About Tanjung Bakau 1
Tanjung Bakau 1 is a sheltered North Maluku boat reef where a short ride reaches a coral garden that slopes onto sand and coral blocks packed with reef life. Garden eels, scorpionfish, humphead parrotfish, and occasional blacktip reef sharks make it a lively but easygoing site, with a profile that feels more relaxed than exposed-current adventure dives.
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Research Estimate At Tanjung Bakau 1
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Tanjung Bakau 1?
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Tanjung Bakau 1 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 20m
Depth Note
The coral garden slopes to sand at 20 m, with coral blocks full of life and a sheltered profile.
Best Season
June to October for the clearest water; diving is possible year-round.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered marginal reef with a coral garden, coral blocks, a sandy slope, and occasional reef sharks.
Safety & Access At Tanjung Bakau 1
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Reef sharks may be present; maintain awareness and avoid approaching or crowding them.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; resort boat transfers are the practical way to reach it.
Legal Notes
National park fees are separate and resort transfer/briefing procedures apply.
Local Intel For Tanjung Bakau 1
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-based scuba is the natural fit for the sheltered reef slope and sharky coral blocks.
Freediving
Freediving is only sensible on the calmer shallow top of the reef; the 20 m slope and sharky sections are better for scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible in very calm conditions near the shallow reef, but the main site is better for scuba.
Wildlife at Tanjung Bakau 1
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Tanjung Bakau 1
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Tanjung Bakau 1
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
