Batu Lima
Protected Area
Teluk Mayalibit (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 Lima offers some of Raja Ampat's richest diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Batu Lima, or ‘Five Rocks,’ feels like a mini-adventure. It’s a collection of five pinnacles just breaking the surface, creating plenty of interesting nooks and crannies to explore from about 5m down to 27m. We usually find it’s a good spot for keeping an eye out for the smaller stuff, the kind of creatures that demand a slower pace. Look closely and you might spot a Denise's pygmy seahorse clinging to a gorgonian, or a Bigmouth Goby peeking from its hideaway. It’s a solid dive, particularly if you appreciate the subtler side of Raja Ampat’s reefs.
Typical Batu Lima 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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Raja Ampat Biodiversity Resort
Raja Ampat dive resort
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Batu Lima
Batu Lima Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Batu Lima, 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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