Friwen Wall
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 Wall offers some of Raja Ampat's richest wall diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Friwen Wall is a solid wall dive, one we often swing by when we're in the area. It drops down to about 40 metres, though a lot of the action happens shallower. Look closely along the wall for some real treats: we've had good luck spotting pygmy seahorses here, both Denise's and the more common Bargibant, tucked into gorgonians. Keep an eye out too for the little stuff, like minute triplefins zipping around and the slender snake eel poking its head from sandy patches. It's a great spot for macro enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys a relaxed drift along a colourful reef face. Currents can vary, so it’s worth checking with your guide on the day.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Nearest Dive Centres to Friwen Wall
Dive shops near Friwen Wall
Raja Ampat Biodiversity Resort
Tarzan-Diving
Raja Ampat dive resort
Scuba republic
Papua Diving - Kri Eco Resort
Gurara
Reviews for Friwen Wall
Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Friwen Wall
Friwen Wall Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Friwen Wall, 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)
Plan & book
Ways to dive Raja Ampat, from day trips to liveaboards.
Day trips & courses
via GetYourGuideGuided dives, courses and snorkel trips with instant booking.
Find dive trips in Raja AmpatPlaces to stay
via Booking.comHotels and dive resorts near Raja Ampat.
Search stays in Raja AmpatDive insurance
Most travel insurance excludes or limits scuba. Check what you need before you go.
Dive insurance explainedPartner links: we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Where to Stay near Friwen Wall
Prices from Booking.com. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
