Karang Num
Protected Area
Teluk Cendrawasih
Why dive here
With 84+ marine species recorded in the area - including whale sharks and mantis shrimp - Karang Num offers some of Cenderawasih Bay's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest January, March, December.
Karang Num in Cenderawasih Bay offers a straightforward coral reef dive. We've found the corals here are healthy, providing homes for the usual reef fish – damselfish, parrotfish, and the occasional snapper. It's a site that suits divers looking for a relaxed exploration of a typical Indonesian reef, without any major challenges.
Typical Karang Num Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Karang Num
Karang Num Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Karang Num, 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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