Raja Ampat, Indonesia
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    Karang Ulin

    Best months: Dec–Apr

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    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 - Karang Ulin offers some of Raja Ampat's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays (Devil Rays), Pygmy Seahorses and Sea Turtles · 236+ species recorded
    Water29-30°C · warmest May, November, December
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Karang Ulin in Raja Ampat offers divers a look at a healthy coral reef. It’s a site that often delivers encounters with various reef fish, though we haven't noted any specific standouts here. The currents can vary, so it’s a good spot for divers comfortable with a bit of drift, offering a solid example of Raja Ampat's typical reef structure.

    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 Karang Ulin

    Karang Ulin Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Karang Ulin, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-0.5, 130.6) (0km away)

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    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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