Cabbages Coral
Indonesia / Derawan Archipelago
Cabbages Coral is a reef diving dive site lead in Derawan Archipelago, Indonesia. The reference depth is 6-18 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is OW and above. The source card points to a profile suited to reef diving, so WhereDive treats it as a planning lead rather than a fully surveyed site record. Confirm tide, visibility, and guide briefing before adding it to an itinerary.
Recommended level
OW
Recommended dives
10+
Max depth
18 m
Average depth
12 m
Current
Mild
Visibility
12-30 m
Water temperature
26-29°C
Best months
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Best for
Highlights
- • Derawan Archipelago dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- • Likely highlights: turtles, coral gardens and reef fish and schooling fish
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Cabbages Coral by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.
Marine life
Dive types
Safety notes
- • Plan conservatively around the 6-18 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
- • Treat current as mild, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
- • boat dive requires confirming entry, exit, and backup procedures before the dive.
- • This record is reference-derived; verify depth, visibility, and suitability with a local operator before diving.
- • Entry type: Boat.
- • Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.
Map and coordinates
Cabbages Coral
2.301, 118.272
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Baraccuda Point
Indonesia / Derawan Archipelago
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- • Derawan Archipelago dive-site lead for reef diving, macro photography, manta ray encounters and whale shark encounters
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Coral Garden
Indonesia / Derawan Archipelago
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- • Derawan Archipelago dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
East Wall
Indonesia / Derawan Archipelago
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- • Derawan Archipelago dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Cabbages Coral is relatively suitable for OW divers, but conditions and guide decisions still matter.
What are the best months to dive here? +
The recommended months for Cabbages Coral are Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Confirm current local conditions before booking.
Is the current strong here? +
The current rating is Mild. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.
What marine life can be seen? +
Common highlights include turtle, coral, reef fish.