Indonesia

Patipelong

Patipelong - photo 1

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Patipelong is a coastal town in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, situated with access to the Banda Sea and the Indian Ocean. It serves as a gateway for divers exploring nearby reefs and walls in the Banda Sea region. While the city itself is not a major dive hub, the surrounding area offers dive centers and access to offshore sites suitable for boat-based diving. Expect warm tropical waters, modest currents, and typical reef-associated species; conditions vary by site and season.

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 Patipelong

Nearby Dive Sites (40)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Patipelong

The best time to dive in Patipelong

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
02 - Feb.
27 °C 29 °C 4/10
03 - Mar.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
04 - Apr.
28 °C 30 °C 5/10
05 - May
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
27 °C 29 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
27 °C 28 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
27 °C 28 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 28 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 29 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
28 °C 30 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10

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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