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Tanjung Bakau 1
Tanjung Bakau 1 is a sheltered boat reef with coral blocks and sharks.
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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
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
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Wildlife at Tanjung Bakau 1
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Avg. Visibility20m
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Tanjung Bakau 1 Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
mikumbadiving.com · Operator
June-October visibility and dry-season timing.
nabuccos-resorts-indonesien.com · Operator
Year-round diving, transfers, and park-fee logistics.
scubaspotadvisor.com · Directory
Ten-minute boat ride and independent depth summary.
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