Cape Kri
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 - Cape Kri offers some of Raja Ampat's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest October, November, December.
Cape Kri is one of those sites where you drop in and just let the ocean do its thing. It’s a drift dive, pure and simple, and we absolutely love it for that. The current here, often a gentle push, sweeps you along the southern edge of the island, past what feels like an endless coral garden. We've often seen crinoid clingfish here, tiny things camouflaged perfectly, and the fluted clams are always a vibrant splash of colour. It’s not always about schooling pelagics here; Cape Kri is more about the sheer density of reef life. You'll glide past impressive hard corals, feeling the subtle shifts in temperature as you move through different sections of the reef. We've spent entire dives just hovering, watching clown anemonefish tending their homes, or spotting a well-hidden pygmy seahorse if you have a keen guide. If you’re a diver who prefers a relaxed pace, soaking in the details rather than chasing big animals, this is a prime spot. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light just hits the reef perfectly, making the corals pop.
Typical Cape Kri 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 Cape Kri
Dive shops near Cape Kri
Papua Diving - Kri Eco Resort
Yenkoranu Homestay
Wobegong Dive Center
Koranu Fyak Homestay
Delvin
Lumba Lumba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cape Kri
Cape Kri Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cape Kri, 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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