Cristmas Rock
Protected Area
KK Kaimana
Why dive here
With 84+ marine species recorded in the area - including whale sharks and mantis shrimp - Cristmas Rock offers some of Cenderawasih Bay's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest January, March, December.
Cristmas Rock in Cenderawasih Bay offers a straightforward dive, mostly exploring rocky formations. It's a solid choice for divers who enjoy topography over pelagics. You’ll find the usual reef suspects here, lots of smaller fish darting in and out of crevices. We’d recommend it as a pleasant, easy dive, good for a relaxed afternoon.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cristmas Rock
Cristmas Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cristmas Rock, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-3.8, 134.2) (18km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
84°F · Range: 26.8–30.6°C
Current Speed
10.63 cm/s
Direction: NE (48.8°)
Salinity
32.81 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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