Fresh Waters
Protected Area
KK Kaimana
Why dive here
With 84+ marine species recorded in the area - including whale sharks and mantis shrimp - Fresh Waters offers some of Cenderawasih Bay's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest January, March, December.
Fresh Waters in Cenderawasih Bay offers a distinctive dive, characterized by the surprising thermocline where freshwater runoff meets the ocean. You'll feel the temperature shift dramatically and see the visible shimmer as the two layers mix, often providing unusual lighting and visibility effects. It’s a site for divers looking for something a bit different, less about abundant coral and more about a unique aquatic phenomenon.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fresh Waters
Fresh Waters Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Fresh Waters, 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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