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The Crack at Pulau Babi
Earthquake crack dive on Pulau Babi's north side.
Local operator required
The site is part of organized Pulau Babi diving and is best approached by boat with a local operator.
Boat-access crack and wall dive with coral cover, crevices, and strong macro value; best dived in calm windows.
About The Crack at Pulau Babi
The Crack at Pulau Babi is a north-side reef feature where an earthquake split the reef into a narrow crack, steep wall, and coral-covered drop-off. The dive rewards patient looking on the wall and over the edge, with leaf scorpionfish, nudibranchs, frogfish, turtles, sharks, and giant trevallies all in play. It is best approached by boat with a guide, because the crack itself is too narrow to swim through and conditions matter. Scuba is the main fit, with freediving limited to very experienced guests who just want to view the structure from above.
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Research Estimate At The Crack at Pulau Babi
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
Where Is The Crack at Pulau Babi?
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The Crack at Pulau Babi Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m
Depth Note
The crack is described as lying around 20 meters below the surface and reaching about 30 meters in length; the opening is too narrow to swim through.
Best Season
Year-round, with the driest and calmest window around April-October.
Typical Conditions
Warm water, a remote boat-diving rhythm, and visibility that softens when rain or runoff builds.
Safety & Access At The Crack at Pulau Babi
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Sharp coral
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight over the wall and do not try to force the crack; the feature is best enjoyed as a controlled look-down dive.
Access Restrictions
Guided boat access preferred; the crack is too narrow to swim through.
Local Intel For The Crack at Pulau Babi
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A wall/drop-off dive with crevices and active blue-water sightings.
Freediving
Experienced freedivers can observe the structure from above, but the crack is too narrow to treat as a casual breath-hold route.
Snorkeling
The island can be a good surface stop, but the crack itself sits below casual snorkel range.
Wildlife at The Crack at Pulau Babi
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At The Crack at Pulau Babi
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At The Crack at Pulau Babi
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
