
Matahari Reef is a beginner-friendly dive site in the Thousand Islands near Jakarta, named 'sunrise' in Indonesian for its east-facing position. The reef features a gentle slope with recovering hard coral formations and a surprising diversity of marine life. Schools of batfish and fusiliers gather around the coral bommies, while nudibranchs and flatworms provide colorful macro subjects. The reef's ongoing recovery demonstrates marine conservation efforts in the Thousand Islands, and the calm conditions make it a pleasant and educational dive accessible from Jakarta.






Dive Matahari Reef, Pulau Seribu, Jakarta with one of these PADI or SSI certified centers within 20 km.
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Sign InGreat spot for advanced divers. Currents can be tricky but the marine life makes it worth it.
One of the best dive sites in the region. Highly recommended.
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