Dive-site story
Pulau Genteng Besar lies in the northern sector of Kepulauan Seribu, offering a sloping reef system that fringes the island. The seabed features expansive patches of hard corals, branching Acropora, and massive Porites heads before transitioning into a gentle sandy bottom where benthic critters reside.
Extensive hard coral gardens with resident clownfish and sea anemone clusters
Macro spotting across sandy slopes including nudibranchs and flatworms
Sheltered conditions suitable for training and easy reef navigation
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry southeast monsoon brings the clearest visibility and the calmest sea surface.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark's AnemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted stingrayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Phyllidiella pustulosa nudibranchPhyllidiella pustulosa | Common |
Marine forecast
