Anita's Garden
Protected Area
SUAKA ALAM PERAIRAN KEPULAUAN RAJA AMPAT DAN LAUT SEKITARNYA
Why dive here
With 236+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), pygmy seahorses and sea turtles - Anita's Garden offers some of Raja Ampat's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest October, November, December.
Anita's Garden often gets overlooked, tucked away as it is, but it’s a lovely spot for a relaxed drift. We’ve found it best to drop in when the current is mild, letting it carry you gently over the sloping reef. Keep an eye out for the small stuff here. We regularly see Denise's pygmy seahorse clinging to gorgonians and a dozen different pygmy gobies flitting around, like the pudgy and palebarred varieties. It's a calmer dive, perfect for photographers or anyone wanting to slow down and really appreciate the smaller residents of Raja Ampat.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 40 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Andau Dive Resort
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Anita's Garden
Anita's Garden Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Anita's Garden, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
29.37°C
85°F
Current Speed
40.31 cm/s
Direction: NW (314°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.171 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
34.32 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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