Onong’s House Reef

Onong’s House Reef is a local shoreline site near Manado, Indonesia, popular for beginner and intermediate divers exploring accessible reef habitat just a few minutes from the city. The site typically features a gentle slope with soft corals, fans, and a mix of hard corals along a shallow to moderate depth. Visibility can vary with weather and currents, but calm days yield clear conditions ideal for macro critters and resident reef fish. Common species in the region include angelfish, damselfish, parrotfish, surgeonfish, and small groupers, with occasional moray eels patrolling the crevices. Entry is usually from the beach or a rocky shore, with a relaxed exit around mid-range depths. The site is convenient for short shore dives or as a first dive for visitors staying in Manado before venturing to nearby offshore sites.