Dive site · access from Lembeh Strait
Mawali Wreck
A WWII-era wreck lying on its side, now encrusted with soft coral and hosting macro critters — a scenery contrast to the sand flats.
- Depth
- 12–30m
- Current
- Mild
- Minimum level
- Advanced open water
- Access
- Boat
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The case for it
Why dive here
- WWII-era wreck on its side
- Encrusted with soft coral, plus macro life
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What may rule it out
- Advanced open water certification is the stated minimum.
Access and timing
Plan this through Lembeh Strait
Best overall months: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Check the destination planner for operating season, wildlife and other matching sites.
Wildlife
Seen around Lembeh Strait
rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak seasondestination closed
These are destination-level records, not confirmed sightings at Mawali Wreck.
Blue-ringed octopus
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Flamboyant cuttlefish
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
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Pygmy seahorse
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
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Hairy frogfish
| Month | Likelihood |
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Mandarinfish
| Month | Likelihood |
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Sources & last checked
Checked July 2026
Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.
View 1 source and checking notes
- Lembeh Strait Diving, Sulawesi, Dive The World
Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.