Diving Area in Sibolga

Indonesia has the predicate as Maritime Nation and has diving area scattered from East to West, North to South.

Sibolga is one of the popular diver destinations in North Sumatera. The diving area is in area around Murshala island, an island not too far from town. This dive is ideal for divers who want to enjoy the natural beauty of the underwater area of North Sumatra, but with a relatively limited time. Unique things that can be seen at this location is “Skunk Anemone Fish” that scattered throughout the diving area. The condition itself is not a very clear waters, but you can see a waterfall that flows directly into the sea in Murshala island, or relax around the island by burning fresh fish which can easily be found through frequent fisherman who also stopped at one of the island.

Some diving spots are (click the name for details):

• Dinding Batu
• Pulau Poncan Gadang Bagian Selatan
• Pulau Poncan Gadang Bagian Utara
• Pulau Situngkus
• Pulau Poncan Ketek
• Ujung Saroba (Pulau Mursala)
• Pulau Putih
• Pulau Unggas
• Pulau Jonggi
• Pulau Labu-Labu Gadang

Additional Information:

• Total dive sites: 10
• Accessibility Air: Jakarta-Medan-Pinang Sori Bandara (Central Tapanuli district)
• Accessibility Land: Medan-Sibolga (350 kilometers, 8 hours by car)
• Accessibility Sea: Sibolga-Medan (8 Miles, 1 hour by 40pk boat)
• Good months of the year: January-June
• Bad months of the year: July – December
• Average water temperature: 29°C
• Other attraction: Pandan beach, Kalangan beach, Anugrah hill
• Traditional Food: Grilled fish, anchovy, pacak
• Local culture: Sumando, Batak, Pesisir
• Local language: Pesisir, Batak, Minang

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