Gamfi Damu
Protected Area
KK Misool Utara
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 - Gamfi Damu offers some of Raja Ampat's richest diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Gamfi Damu offers a really comfortable shallow dive, maxing out around 12 meters. The currents here can push a bit, which is exactly what we want, because it means the soft corals are always out, fully extended, grabbing whatever microscopic snacks drift by. We’ve often seen a whole crew of bumphead parrotfish cruising the reef, chomping away at the hard corals, their teeth making that distinctive crunch. Keep an eye out for green turtles too, they’re regularly spotted grazing or heading up for air. It’s a great spot for an easy second dive, or for anyone who just loves soaking in the details of a healthy, current-fed reef.
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 Gamfi Damu
Gamfi Damu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Gamfi Damu, 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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