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    Manta Ridge dive site
    5-20m
    Raja Ampat, Indonesia
    TAMAN WISATA PERAIRAN KEPULAUAN RAJA AMPAT

    Manta Ridge

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    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 Ridge offers some of Raja Ampat's richest 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
    Charactermax 5-20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Manta Ridge lives up to its name, plain and simple. We’ve drifted over this cleaning station many times, and it’s consistently delivered big reef mantas. You'll drop to about 15-20 meters, find a suitable rock to hold onto, and just watch the show unfold. Five, ten, sometimes even twenty mantas glide in, circling the bommies to get a good scrub. Look out for Denise's pygmy seahorses tucked away in the gorgonians if you can tear your eyes away from the big stuff. It’s a great spot for photographers, or anyone who just wants to spend an hour observing these majestic animals.

    Typical Manta Ridge Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Manta Ridge

    Manta Ridge Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Manta Ridge, 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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