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 May, 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 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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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 Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-0.5, 130.6) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.2–30.9°C
Current Speed
34.71 cm/s
Direction: NW (311.5°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.138 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
34.33 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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