Gam 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 - Gam Ridge offers some of Raja Ampat's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Gam Ridge offers a reliable, comfortable dive in Raja Ampat. We’ve found decent corals along the ridge, punctuated by schools of fusiliers and the occasional reef manta cruising past. Keep an eye out for turtles, too, we’ve spotted both Leatherbacks and Olive Ridleys here before. It's a relaxed site, good for easing into the Raja Ampat rhythm, particularly if you're not chasing the biggest thrills.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Nearest Dive Centres to Gam Ridge
Dive shops near Gam 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 Gam Ridge
Gam Ridge Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Gam 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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