Citrus Ridge - Raja Ampat

The Great Wall, over in Roatán’s Turtle Harbour, feels exactly as advertised. We love drifting along this sheer drop, where the reef gives way to a deep blue abyss. Roll off the boat, fin over, and just let yourself sink a little, watching the wall extend into the gloom below. We've pushed it down to 25 metres here, but the wall itself seems to go on forever, a proper geological feature rather than just a slope. It's a fantastic spot for spotting larger pelagics cruising by; we’ve had horse-eye jacks sweep past, and barracuda often hang out, just watching us. Look closer into the crevices, and you’ll find lionfish, although we always hope to see more of the native scorpionfish. The coral cap at the top of the wall is surprisingly healthy, teeming with smaller reef fish like yellowhead wrasse and bluestriped grunts. Visibility averages 23 metres, which gives you a great sense of that monumental drop-off. Our pick for an afternoon dive when the sun hits the wall just right, highlighting all the contours. It’s a site that really lets you appreciate the sheer scale of the ocean.

Location
Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-0.512800, 130.460400
Type
wall

Marine Protected Area: SUAKA ALAM PERAIRAN KEPULAUAN RAJA AMPAT DAN LAUT SEKITARNYA

Best Time to Dive in Raja Ampat

The warmest water temperatures in Raja Ampat occur in November, averaging 30.3°C. The coolest conditions are in July at 29.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 29.7°C
  • February: 29.4°C
  • March: 29.6°C
  • April: 29.9°C
  • May: 29.9°C
  • June: 29.7°C
  • July: 29.3°C
  • August: 29.4°C
  • September: 29.6°C
  • October: 30.0°C
  • November: 30.3°C
  • December: 30.1°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Raja Ampat

Nearest Dive Centres to Citrus Ridge

Marine Life in Raja Ampat

Home to 250 recorded species including 176 reef fish, 43 hard corals, 8 seagrass & algae, 5 sea cucumbers, 4 clams & mussels, 4 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Citrus Ridge

Based on average water temperature of 29.7°C, currents 20 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories