Citrus Ridge
Protected Area
SUAKA ALAM PERAIRAN KEPULAUAN RAJA AMPAT DAN LAUT SEKITARNYA
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 - Citrus Ridge offers some of Raja Ampat's richest wall diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Citrus Ridge, about an hour's boat ride from a good handful of dive resorts in Raja Ampat, lives up to its name thanks to those bright yellow corals that catch the light. It's not the deepest site, topping out at 23m, but it’s a good spot for keeping your eyes peeled. We've seen everything from Denise's pygmy seahorses camouflaged on gorgonians to reef manta rays cruising by. Look for wobbegong sharks tucked under ledges and keep an eye on the seagrass beds, where Olive Ridley and Leatherback turtles are sometimes found. Visibility usually sits around 18m, which makes it a comfortable dive for anyone who enjoys a mix of macro life and the occasional big visitor.
Typical Citrus Ridge 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Citrus Ridge
Dive shops near Citrus Ridge
Papua Explorers Resort
Mantastic Scuba Paradise
Tarzan-Diving
Mangkur Kodong
Delvin
Lumba Lumba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Citrus Ridge
Citrus Ridge Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Citrus Ridge, 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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