Friwen Bonda
Protected Area
Teluk Mayalibit (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 - Friwen Bonda offers some of Raja Ampat's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Friwen Bonda is a comfortable little drift, not a wild ride, but a steady push along a sloping reef. We typically drop in and let the current carry us past a series of coral bommies, all busy with schooling cardinals and surgeonfish. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff here; the gobies are particularly diverse, and we've spotted Denise's pygmy seahorse tucked into soft corals on more than one occasion. It’s a nice option for a relaxed dive, especially when you're looking for something a bit quieter than some of Raja Ampat’s more famous, current-swept sites.
Typical Friwen Bonda 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.
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Raja Ampat Biodiversity Resort
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Friwen Bonda
Friwen Bonda Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Friwen Bonda, 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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