Friwen Garden
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 Garden offers some of Raja Ampat's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Friwen Garden is a decent enough spot, particularly if you're looking for something relaxed after a drift dive. The reef slope here holds a surprising number of small, interesting critters. We’ve found Eyebar Spinygobies peeking from their holes and tiny, colourful Sidespotted Dragonets scooting across the sand. Look closely for pygmy seahorses on the gorgonians – they’re masters of disguise, as always. It’s not the most dramatic reef in Raja Ampat, but for macro enthusiasts and those who prefer a slower pace, it offers a pleasant dive with plenty to discover if you take your time.
Typical Friwen Garden 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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Dive shops near Friwen Garden
Raja Ampat Biodiversity Resort
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Raja Ampat dive resort
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Friwen Garden
Friwen Garden Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Friwen Garden, 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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