Suanggi

A single rock with no shelter on any side, which is exactly why the pelagics are there and exactly why the dive often does not happen. Rainbow runners, jacks and dogtooth tuna are the reliable part; the hammerheads are not.

Depth

545m

Current

Strong

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

  • Isolated rock rising out of water thousands of metres deep, northwest of Banda Neira
  • Named alongside Hatta in the ISRA factsheet for aggregations of 80-200 scalloped hammerheads
  • Fully exposed — the dive is called off when there is swell or wind

Sources & last checked

Checked August 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.