Siladen I
Indonesia / Manado
Siladen I is a reef diving dive site lead in Manado, 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
- • Manado 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 Siladen I 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
Siladen I
1.486, 124.851
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Alung Banua
Indonesia / Manado
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- • Manado dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 12-20 m
Bango
Indonesia / Manado
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- • Manado dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Barracuda Point
Indonesia / Manado
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- • Manado dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Siladen I 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 Siladen I 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.