Dive site · access from Morotai
Blacktip Point
A two-minute boat ride from Metita.
- Depth
- 5–30m
- Current
- Strong
- Minimum level
- Advanced open water
- Access
- Boat
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The case for it
Why dive here
- Reef wall and sandy plateaus
- Blacktip reef sharks reported around 18m
- Drift route in moderate to strong current
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What may rule it out
- Advanced open water certification is the stated minimum.
Access and timing
Plan this through Morotai
Best overall months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. Check the destination planner for operating season, wildlife and other matching sites.
Wildlife
Seen around Morotai
rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak seasondestination closed
These are destination-level records, not confirmed sightings at Blacktip Point.
Bumphead parrotfish
| 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 |
Blacktip reef shark
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Green sea turtle
| 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 |
Nudibranch
| 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 |
Whitetip reef shark
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
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Sources & last checked
Checked September 2026
Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.
View 2 sources and checking notes
- Diving in Morotai, Metita Beach & Dive Resort
- Dive spots Metita–Morotai, Merapi Tour & Travel
Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.