Kaleidoscope
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 - Kaleidoscope offers some of Raja Ampat's richest diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Kaleidoscope, near Misool Island, is a site we enjoy when we want to shift focus from the pelagics. While you might still spot a mobula ray or a cruising Napoleon wrasse, the real draw here is the sheer density of colour on the wall. It’s a sloping reef, absolutely plastered in soft corals and sponges. You’ll find yourself just hovering, taking in the intense purples, yellows, and oranges, sometimes so vivid they almost hurt your eyes. It’s a great spot for photographers keen on wide-angle reef shots or macro enthusiasts who want to pore over the details.
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 Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kaleidoscope, 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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