Arefi Reef
Protected Area
Selat Dampier (Raja Ampat)
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 - Arefi Reef offers some of Raja Ampat's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest October, November, December.
We often hit Arefi Reef as the second stop on a Batanta trip, a good hour from our base. It's a shallow spot, topping out around 21 metres, and tends to be a relaxed drift. Visibility averages around 17 metres here, so things are clear enough to spot the resident Freycinet’s epaulette sharks tucked under ledges. You'll likely see a few ghost cardinalfish darting about too, along with halfmoon triggerfish cruising past. It’s a solid, easy dive, perfect for warming up or winding down after the P-47 wreck.
Typical Arefi Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 40 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Nearest Dive Centres to Arefi Reef
Dive shops near Arefi Reef
Wai Resort
Mangkur Kodong
Lumba Lumba
Delvin
Mantastic Scuba Paradise
Koranu Fyak Homestay
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Arefi Reef
Arefi Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Arefi Reef, 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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