Manta Sandy
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 Sandy offers some of Raja Ampat's richest muck diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Manta Sandy is one of those spots in Raja Ampat where you pretty much know what you’re coming for. It’s a cleaning station, and if the mantas are in, they really put on a show. We’ve had dives here watching reef mantas cruise in, hover over the coral heads, and let the cleaner wrasse get to work. It’s not a deep dive, mostly spent kneeling in the sand or hovering close to the action, making it pretty relaxed for most divers. Beyond the mantas, keep an eye out for Denise's pygmy seahorses if you’re into the smaller stuff, sometimes tucked away in the gorgonians. If you’re visiting Raja Ampat, it’s a good bet for a manta encounter.
Typical Manta Sandy 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Manta Sandy
Dive shops near Manta Sandy
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 Sandy
Manta Sandy Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Manta Sandy, 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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