Gorgonaola
Indonesia / Maratua island
Gorgonaola is a reef diving, drift diving, wall diving, manta ray encounters and whale shark encounters dive site lead in Maratua island, 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.
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
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Best for
Highlights
- • Maratua island dive-site lead for reef diving, drift diving, wall diving, manta ray encounters and whale shark encounters
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- • Likely highlights: manta rays, whale sharks and coral gardens
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Gorgonaola 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
Gorgonaola
2.233, 118.562
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- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
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- Max depth
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- Best months
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Gorgonaola 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 Gorgonaola are Mar, 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 manta ray, whale shark, coral.