Dive-site story
Stretching along the outer perimeter of Maratua Atoll, East Wall is an oceanic drop-off that plunges into the Sulawesi Sea. Divers drift past sheer vertical rock faces covered in colossal gorgonian fans, wire corals, and large barrel sponges while keeping one eye focused on the deep blue for passing pelagic visitors.
Sheer vertical wall plunging steeply into deep open water
Regular drift encounters with resident green sea turtles feeding along the wall crevices
Dense clusters of sea whips, black coral bushes, and large sea fans filtering the passing currents
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmest sea conditions and optimal surface weather occur during the dry season between March and October.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant trevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great barracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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