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Coral Garden

Indonesia / Derawan Archipelago

Coral Garden 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. This entry is based on the source card's type, depth, and entry notes. Confirm tide, visibility, and guide briefing before adding it to an itinerary.

Coral Garden dive site visual

Recommended level

OW

Recommended dives

10+

Max depth

18 m

Average depth

12 m

Current

Medium

Visibility

12-30 m

Water temperature

26-29°C

Best months

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Best for

Beginner friendly Yes
AOW recommended No
Photography friendly Yes
Limited drift experience No

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: coral gardens

What this page helps you answer

If you are comparing Coral Garden by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.

Marine life

coral

Dive types

Reef

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 6-18 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
  • • Treat current as medium, 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

Coral Garden

2.283, 118.227

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

Coral Garden 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 Coral Garden are Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Confirm current local conditions before booking.

Is the current strong here? +

The current rating is Medium. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.

What marine life can be seen? +

Common highlights include coral.