LIEN TA NO.2

Best months: May–Sep

Why dive here

With 84+ marine species recorded in the area - including whale sharks and mantis shrimp - LIEN TA NO.2 offers some of Cenderawasih Bay's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest January, March, December.

Best timeMay–Sep

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeWhale Sharks and Mantis Shrimp · 84+ species recorded

Water27-31°C · warmest January, March, December

CharacterWreck dive · max 4m

The Lien Ta No.2 is one of those wrecks that just makes you smile. She’s a fishing vessel, not particularly huge, sitting upright in a shallow 4 metres of water. We love her accessibility – you can spend a whole dive just circling her, poking into nooks and crannies. The wheelhouse is still largely intact, which is a rare treat, and you can peer through the windows imagining the crew. Our favourite part has to be the explosion of colour that’s taken over the hull. Soft corals, anemones, and sponges coat nearly every surface, drawing in a resident population of damselfish and hawkfish. It’s an easy dive, perfect for photographers wanting to play with natural light or for anyone who just wants a relaxed exploration without worrying about depth or deco. Go late afternoon if you can; the light filtering through the water onto the wreck is just gorgeous.

Typical LIEN TA NO.2 Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for LIEN TA NO.2

LIEN TA NO.2 Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for LIEN TA NO.2, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-3.8, 134.2) (18km away)