Diving in Cenderawasih Bay

Explore 31 dive sites in Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Cenderawasih Bay

The warmest water temperatures in Cenderawasih Bay occur in November, averaging 30.7°C. The coolest conditions are in July at 29.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 30.5°C
  • February: 30.2°C
  • March: 30.0°C
  • April: 30.2°C
  • May: 30.2°C
  • June: 29.9°C
  • July: 29.8°C
  • August: 30.0°C
  • September: 30.0°C
  • October: 30.4°C
  • November: 30.7°C
  • December: 30.6°C

Marine Life in Cenderawasih Bay

Home to 84 recorded species including 38 reef fish, 36 hard corals, 7 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 clams & mussels, 1 sharks & rays, 1 octopus & squid.

Recommended Packing List for Cenderawasih Bay

Based on average water temperature of 30.2°C, currents 6 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Cenderawasih Bay

  • Teluk Cendrawasih - Marine National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • KK Kaimana - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • Pulau Venu - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KK Teluk Berau dan Teluk Nusalasi-Van Den Bosch - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • KKP-10 Teluk Bintuni - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Cenderawasih Bay - Nearest Airports

  • Utarom Airport (KNG), Kaimana - 80 km away, approx 102 min travel time
  • Douw Aturure Airport (NBX), Nabire - 118 km away, approx 144 min travel time
  • Babo Airport (BXB), Babo - 176 km away, approx 207 min travel time

Dive Sites