Dive-site story
Located in the Spermonde Archipelago off Makassar, Samalona Island features a sandy cay rimmed with fringing reefs and gradual sand slopes. Divers explore coral bommies intermixed with rubble patches, hosting a variety of reef fish and small macro critters. Its proximity to the mainland makes it a staple for day charters and training dives in South Sulawesi.
Fringing coral reef transitioning into gently sloping sand
Abundant macro life hidden across coral rubble and patch reefs
Frequent encounters with colorful anemonefish colonies
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry monsoon period provides the most settled surface conditions and clearer water.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocellaris clownfishAmphiprion ocellaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Peacock mantis shrimpOdontodactylus scyllarus | Common | ||||||||||||
| LionfishPterois volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Moorish idolZanclus cornutus | Common |
Marine forecast
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