CHAHAYA HIKMA
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 - CHAHAYA HIKMA offers some of Raja Ampat's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Chahaya Hikma, a merchant vessel, sits at a comfortable 14 meters, making it a truly approachable wreck for most divers in Raja Ampat. We love how the shallow depth bathes the deck in natural light, making penetration feel less daunting and giving the wreck an almost ethereal glow. You can glide into the hold, imagining the cargo it once carried, or explore the wheelhouse which still offers a sense of its past life. It’s a wonderful place to spend an entire dive, circling the structure, finding the resident cuttlefish camouflaged against the encrusted metal, or watching the schools of fusiliers darting through the superstructure. Our favorite time to dive Chahaya Hikma is late morning, when the sun is high, really illuminating the interior spaces and bringing out the blues and greens of the soft corals now clinging to its every surface.
Typical CHAHAYA HIKMA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Strong currents typical this month (avg 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CHAHAYA HIKMA
CHAHAYA HIKMA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CHAHAYA HIKMA, 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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