Batu Laut
Protected Area
TAMAN WISATA PERAIRAN KEPULAUAN 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 - Batu Laut offers some of Raja Ampat's richest diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Batu Laut offers a mellow dive, a good spot to slow down and really look. We’ve had success finding Denise’s pygmy seahorses here, tucked into gorgonians, so bring your macro lens and your patience. The site gently slopes from 5 to 30 meters, meaning you can spend a good chunk of your dive in the shallows, perfect for tracking down smaller critters. Look for the Hooded oysters and Truncated arks clinging to rocks. While not a manta cleaning station, Reef Mantas occasionally glide by, a bonus if you’re lucky. It's a relaxed dive, suited for those who appreciate the details over the grand spectacle.
Typical Batu Laut 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 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Mantastic Scuba Paradise
Papua Explorers Resort
Mangkur Kodong
Lumba Lumba
Delvin
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Batu Laut
Batu Laut Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Batu Laut, 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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