Manta Ridge
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 wreck diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Manta Ridge is exactly what it sounds like. We’re talking a consistent cleaning station for both reef and oceanic manta rays, especially between December and May, though we’ve seen them hang around much earlier some years. You drop onto a shallow ridge, usually around 15 metres, find a comfortable spot to hold steady against the current, and just wait. Often, it’s not much of a wait at all; the mantas come right over, circling the cleaning blocks. While the mantas are the main event, keep an eye out for blacktip and whitetip reef sharks passing through, and you might even spot an eagle ray if you’re lucky. This site is perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to spend their dive watching these graceful giants.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Strong currents typical this month (avg 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Dive shops near Manta Ridge
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 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)
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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