Badi Island (Pulau Badi) is located approximately 23 kilometers off the coast of Makassar within the Spermonde Archipelago, administratively part of the Pangkajene and Kepulauan Regency, and is reachable in about 40 minutes by speedboat. As a designated coral reef conservation area, the island features thriving, healthy marine ecosystems and pristine shallow waters.
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Dive Site Location: Situated along the surrounding reef slopes of the island.
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Topography: A gentle to steep reef slope featuring vibrant hard and soft coral gardens, colorful gorgonian fans, and bommies extending down to depths of 30 meters.
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Current: Low to moderate.
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Visibility: 15 to 20 meters.
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Recommended Certification: Suitable for all certification levels, from beginners to advanced divers.
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Marine Life: A high concentration of reef fish, including colorful anthias, damselfish, fusiliers, triggerfish, moray eels hiding in crevices, and various macro critters. Pelagic species and reef sharks are also occasionally sighted cruising the deeper drop-offs.
