Java Rif
Why dive here
With 84+ marine species recorded in the area - including whale sharks and mantis shrimp - Java Rif offers some of Cenderawasih Bay's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest January, March, December.
Java Rif in Cenderawasih Bay offers a classic Indonesian coral reef experience. You'll find a good spread of hard and soft corals, with plenty of reef fish flitting about. It's a solid, reliable dive that suits divers looking for a relaxed exploration of the bay's general reef health, without any particular species hunt in mind.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Java Rif
Java Rif Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Java Rif, 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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