Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia

Sungei Omiand

Best months: May–Sep

Why dive here

With 84+ marine species recorded in the area - including whale sharks and mantis shrimp - Sungei Omiand offers some of Cenderawasih Bay's richest 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

When we think of Cenderawasih, it’s usually the whale sharks or those incredible WWII wrecks that come to mind. But Sungei Omiand offers a different kind of dive, one that feels more like a detour to Lembeh or Ambon. This is pure muck diving, where you spend your time with your mask practically kissing the black volcanic sand. Keep an eye out among the rocks and debris for the smaller stuff – we've seen everything from bizarre nudibranchs to those elusive pipefish here. It’s a site for patient divers, those who love the hunt for macro critters rather than wide-angle vistas.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sungei Omiand

Sungei Omiand Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Sungei Omiand, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-3.8, 134.2) (18km away)