FRIWEN WALL
Protected Area
TAMAN WISATA PERAIRAN KEPULAUAN 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 reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Friwen Wall, just a short hop from Waisai, is one of those sites we always try to squeeze in. It’s got that classic Raja Ampat feel – a deep, colourful drop-off covered in soft corals, black corals, and gorgonians. We particularly love the shallower sections; they are thick with fusiliers and snapper. Even when the current is gentle, it’s a beautiful drift, letting you glide along and really take in the scale of the wall. Keep your eyes peeled for pygmy seahorses tucked into the gorgonians, and we’ve often spotted wobbegongs nestled on sandy ledges. If the current picks up, it transforms into a proper express train drift, which is a blast. Visibility is typically around 15 metres, giving everything a vivid, almost painted quality. We’d suggest this for anyone who enjoys a relaxed drift but doesn't mind a bit of a ride when the conditions are right.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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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)
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