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Nusa Laut

Island

Nusa Laut, off Ambon in the Maluku Islands, offers sheltered lagoons, coral gardens and quiet village life; divers and snorkelers head to its reefs, while timber houses and local markets reward slow exploration.

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Nusa Laut essentials

Address: Nusa Laut, Maluku, Indonesia
Hours: Day visits (depend on boat schedules and resort access)
Admission: Free (boat transfer costs apply)
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About Nusa Laut

A small inhabited island in the Lease Islands group of Maluku province, eastern Indonesia, known for its beaches and nearshore coral reef. It is one of several closely spaced islands east of Ambon.

Settlement on islands in the Lease group dates back many centuries as part of the archipelago’s maritime communities; the island’s economy has historically combined fishing, small-scale agriculture, and inter-island trade. Colonial-era spice trade in the wider region shaped contact with outside powers.

Located in the central Maluku sea east of Ambon Island, the island is accessible by local boat services from Ambon and nearby islands within the Lease group.

  • Marine life: the surrounding fringing coral reef supports snorkeling and small-boat reef trips from local villages
  • Cultural note: island communities maintain traditional village layouts and customary practices that shape local architecture and festivals
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Nusa Laut

Visit during the dry season (May-October) for the most reliable beach and sea conditions.

Dry season
May-Oct · 25-30°C
Drier weather, clearer seas and the best conditions for swimming, snorkeling and boat trips.
Wet season
Nov-Apr · 25-31°C
Higher rainfall and rougher seas; some boat services and activities may be disrupted.

Weather & Climate near Nusa Laut

Climate

Nusa Laut's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (3207 mm/year), wettest in July.

Air Quality: AQI 36 Good
Best Time to Visit
NovemberOctoberJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 23° - 30° 26° 137 mm overcast 84% 2.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.2h
February Good 23° - 30° 26° 151 mm overcast 83% 1.9 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.1h
March Good 23° - 30° 26° 178 mm overcast 84% 1.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
April Good 22° - 30° 26° 249 mm overcast 85% 2.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.9h
May Good 22° - 29° 26° 435 mm partly cloudy 87% 2.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.8h
June Good 22° - 28° 25° 510 mm overcast 89% 2.3 m/s 1.7 very high 11.8h
July Good 21° - 27° 24° 526 mm overcast 89% 2.6 m/s 1.7 very high 11.8h
August Good 21° - 27° 24° 387 mm overcast 87% 2.9 m/s 2.0 very high 11.9h
September Good 22° - 28° 25° 234 mm overcast 86% 2.6 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
October Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 148 mm partly cloudy 84% 2.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.1h
November Very Good 23° - 30° 26° 107 mm partly cloudy 82% 1.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.2h
December Good 23° - 30° 26° 145 mm overcast 83% 1.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Nusa Laut

Nusa Laut is an island in the Maluku Islands (province of Maluku) usually reached by boat from Ambon, which is the main regional gateway. Transfers and speedboat services are arranged from Ambon Harbor or nearby ports on Ambon; there is no airport on Nusa Laut, so visitors normally travel by sea from Ambon.

Tips for Visiting Nusa Laut

  • Go out for snorkeling at first light when the lagoon is glassy and visibility is best - the island's sheltered reefs are at their calmest then.
  • There's no airport on Nusa Laut; most arrivals come by boat from Ambon or nearby islands, so confirm boat schedules and allow time for transfers through Ambon town or Tulehu.
  • Many visitors stay within resort areas; hire a local skipper or guide to access quieter reefs and coastal villages that give a fuller sense of island life and better snorkel sites.