School of reef sharks cruising in open blue water

Batee Tokong

Seulako Island, Pulau Weh, Indonesia

  • Advanced
  • Strong current
  • Best Oct to Apr

Batee Tokong is an advanced dive site in Seulako Island, Pulau Weh, Indonesia. Dives run from 18 to 25 m, in strong current. The best months are October to April. Marine life here includes black-tip reef shark, nudibranch and moray eel. 3 dive shops on Scubalo run trips here.

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Conditions at Batee Tokong

Max depth
25 m
Depth range
18–25 m
Current
Strong
Level
Advanced
Depth profile: dives from 18 m to 25 m.

About Batee Tokong

Batee Tokong is a rocky pinnacle off the northern tip of Seulako Island, about 10 minutes by boat from Gapang and Iboih on Pulau Weh. Its sloping walls are covered in hundreds of colourful sea fans and gorgonians at every depth.

The site is known for the number of moray eels, of several species, along with reef sharks, schooling devil rays, eagle rays, barracuda, tuna, trevally and plenty of macro life. Manta rays are on the list of sightings too.

Average depth is around 18 metres and the maximum about 25, with the walls dropping deeper. The tips of the rocks break the surface at most tides.

Currents can be strong and sometimes circular, so it is best for advanced divers with drift experience.

When to dive Batee Tokong

Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December.

Season

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Year round
Pulau Weh is dived all year.
Calmest months
October to April, with the calmest seas and best visibility.

Marine life at Batee Tokong

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Questions about Batee Tokong

Where is Batee Tokong?

Off the northern tip of Seulako Island, about 10 minutes by boat from the Gapang and Iboih area of Pulau Weh.

What can you see at Batee Tokong?

Many moray eels of several species, reef sharks, schooling devil rays, eagle rays, barracuda, tuna, trevally and octopus, among hundreds of sea fans.

How deep is Batee Tokong?

Average depth is around 18 metres and the maximum about 25. The walls drop deeper, and the tips of the rocks break the surface at most tides.

Is Batee Tokong suitable for beginners?

It is rated advanced on Scubalo. Currents can be strong and sometimes circular, so come with drift experience.

When is the best time to dive Batee Tokong?

Pulau Weh is dived all year, with the calmest seas and best visibility usually from October to April.

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