Indonesia

Bira

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Bira is a coastal town on the Flores Sea in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. While the area is known for access to local dive sites along the southern coast, the town itself serves mainly as a gateway for divers visiting the Flores Sea and nearby reefs. There are several local dive centers and boat operators operating from the coast, offering site trips to nearby reefs, walls, and drift dives suitable for a range of experience levels. Expect warm tropical water, moderate visibility, and typical reef and pelagic life typical of the Flores Sea region, with calm conditions in sheltered bays and more current-prone sites offshore.

Essential information for traveling in Indonesia

About Indonesia

Sea
Savu Sea, Flores Sea, Bali Sea, Banda Sea, Telu...
Timezone
Asia/Makassar
Languages
ID
Demonym
Indonesian
Phone prefix
+62

Practicalities

Currency
IDR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
CGK DPS MDC SOQ UPG

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Bira

Nearby Dive Sites (30)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Bira

The best time to dive in Bira

The best months to dive in Bira are from March and September to November. Temperatures are confortable (28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
28 °C 30 °C 1/10
02 - Feb.
28 °C 29 °C 3/10
03 - Mar.
28 °C 30 °C 3/10
04 - Apr.
28 °C 30 °C 3/10
05 - May
28 °C 30 °C 0/10
06 - Jun.
27 °C 29 °C 0/10
07 - Jul.
27 °C 29 °C 1/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 28 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
28 °C 30 °C 3/10
12 - Dec.
28 °C 30 °C 3/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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