Manta Point
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 - Manta Point offers some of Raja Ampat's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Manta Point in Raja Ampat is exactly what it sounds like: a good spot for mantas. We often find ourselves just kneeling on the sandy bottom, watching these magnificent creatures glide past. Sometimes they’re alone, sometimes in groups of three or four, circling the cleaning station. We’ve had dives where we saw over a dozen reef mantas pass through. Beyond the main show, keep an eye out for the smaller stuff – blennies are always zipping around, and we’ve even spotted a few pygmy seahorses tucked away in the corals nearby. It's a relaxed dive, mostly about observation, making it a good fit for all experience levels as long as you're comfortable with a bit of current.
Typical Manta Point Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Mantastic Scuba Paradise
Papua Explorers Resort
Mangkur Kodong
Lumba Lumba
Delvin
Koranu Fyak Homestay
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Manta Point
Manta Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Manta Point, 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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