Triton Bay - Cenderawasih Bay

Triton Bay in Cenderawasih often gets tagged onto liveaboard itineraries for Raja Ampat or the Banda Sea, but it’s a worthy destination all on its own. The soft coral coverage is really something special, almost overwhelming in places, and you’ll swim past forests of black coral reaching into the blue. We’ve seen big schools of fusiliers here, epaulette sharks shuffling along the bottom, and even had a few pilot whale encounters. If you’re lucky, a whale shark might cruise by. The topside scenery with its sheer cliffs and ancient cave paintings is a bonus, making it feel a bit more remote and special.

Location
Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-3.800000, 134.000000
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: KK Kaimana

Best Time to Dive in Cenderawasih Bay

The warmest water temperatures in Cenderawasih Bay occur in November, averaging 30.7°C. The coolest conditions are in July at 29.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 30.5°C
  • February: 30.2°C
  • March: 30.0°C
  • April: 30.2°C
  • May: 30.2°C
  • June: 29.9°C
  • July: 29.8°C
  • August: 30.0°C
  • September: 30.0°C
  • October: 30.4°C
  • November: 30.7°C
  • December: 30.6°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Cenderawasih Bay

Marine Life in Cenderawasih Bay

Home to 84 recorded species including 38 reef fish, 36 hard corals, 7 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 clams & mussels, 1 sharks & rays, 1 octopus & squid.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Triton Bay

Based on average water temperature of 30.2°C, currents 6 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories