Eel Garden
Indonesia / Derawan Archipelago
Eel Garden is a reef diving, wall diving and macro photography 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 AOW recommended. The source card points to a profile suited to reef diving, wall diving and macro photography, 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
AOW
Recommended dives
25+
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
Highlights
- • Derawan Archipelago dive-site lead for reef diving, wall diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- • Likely highlights: barracuda, nudibranchs and macro life and coral gardens
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Eel 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
Dive types
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
Eel Garden
2.294, 118.242
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Eel Garden is better for AOW or more experienced divers. OW divers should choose carefully.
What are the best months to dive here? +
The recommended months for Eel 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 barracuda, nudibranch, coral.