Batu Kapal

Asia › Indonesia › Sulawesi

Batu Kapal

5–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
36Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+8)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
0.7 m
10.6 s
Swell
0.6 m
10.7 s
Current speed
2.0 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
29.1°C
Wind
5.7 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.7 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
03:00–04:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.7–1.0 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–1.0 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.4–0.7 mCurrent speed2.5 km/h maxWater temperature28.8°C
Sat, Oct 24Watch
Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed2.4 km/h maxWater temperature28.7°C
Next 72 hours
03:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
09:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
15:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
21:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
03:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
09:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
15:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
03:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
09:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
15:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
21:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
Catalog depth5–30 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs →

Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Nov

Peak month

May 29.3°

Jan28.6°
Feb28.5°
Mar28.7°
Apr29.2°
May29.3°
Jun28.8°
Jul28.3°
Aug27.9°
Sep28.1°
Oct28.8°
Nov29.3°
Dec29.1°
Current: strong
Typical visibility: 20 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

Explore nearby centers on the map

Loading…

Dive Types

reefsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Banggai cardinalfish
Pterapogon kauderni
DeepLog8
Pygmy seahorse
Hippocampus bargibanti
DeepLog7
Spotted seahorse
Hippocampus kuda
DeepLog3
Hazeus profusus
DeepLog2
Redeye goby
Bryaninops natans
DeepLog2
Anchor coral
Fimbriaphyllia ancora
DeepLog1
Black-rayed shrimp-goby
Stonogobiops nematodes
DeepLog1
Brown-banded dwarfgoby
Eviota latifasciata
DeepLog1
Candy-cane pygmy goby
Trimma cana
DeepLog1
Coral hawkfish
Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus
DeepLog1
Denise's pygmy seahorse
Hippocampus denise
DeepLog1
Gilded triggerfish
Xanthichthys auromarginatus
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS →

Photos

Batu Kapal photo 2
Batu Kapal photo 3
Batu Kapal photo 4
Batu Kapal photo 5
Find a dive center