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    Manta Wai dive site
    Raja Ampat, Indonesia
    TAMAN WISATA PERAIRAN KEPULAUAN RAJA AMPAT

    Manta Wai

    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 Wai 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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Manta Wai in Raja Ampat is a reliable spot for encountering manta rays. We generally drift along a sandy slope dotted with coral bommies, watching for the mantas as they circle the cleaning stations. It's a fairly relaxed dive, making it suitable for divers comfortable with moderate currents and who want to focus solely on these majestic creatures. Visibility can vary, but the mantas are usually close enough to make it worthwhile.

    Safety Notes

    Strong currents typical this month (avg 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.

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    Nearest Dive Centres to Manta Wai

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    Mantastic Scuba Paradise

    8km away
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    Mangkur Kodong

    11km away
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    Lumba Lumba

    12km away
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    Delvin

    12km away
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    Koranu Fyak Homestay

    12km away
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    Wobegong Dive Center

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Manta Wai

    Manta Wai Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Manta Wai, 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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