Bualo
Indonesia / Manado
Bualo is a reef diving and wall diving dive site lead in Manado, Indonesia. The reference depth is 30-50 m, entry is usually by boat or shore dive, and the planning level is best for advanced divers. The source card points to a profile suited to reef diving and wall 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
Advanced
Recommended dives
50+
Max depth
50 m
Average depth
50 m
Current
Mild
Visibility
12-30 m
Water temperature
26-29°C
Best months
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Best for
Highlights
- • Manado dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 30-50 m
- • Entry: boat or shore dive
- • Recommended months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- • Likely highlights: coral gardens and reef fish and schooling fish
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Bualo 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 30-50 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
- • Treat current as mild, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
- • boat or shore 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 / shore.
- • Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.
Map and coordinates
Bualo
1.467, 124.858
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- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
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- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
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- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- • Manado dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Bualo is better for Advanced or more experienced divers. OW divers should choose carefully.
What are the best months to dive here? +
The recommended months for Bualo 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 coral, reef fish.