5-30m
    Raja Ampat, Indonesia
    TAMAN WISATA PERAIRAN KEPULAUAN RAJA AMPAT

    Cape Kri

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    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 May, November, December.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays (Devil Rays), Pygmy Seahorses and Sea Turtles · 236+ species recorded
    Water29-30°C · warmest May, November, December
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cape Kri

    Cape Kri Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cape Kri, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-0.5, 130.6) (0km away)

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    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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