Mayhem Dive Site
Protected Area
SUAKA ALAM PERAIRAN KEPULAUAN RAJA AMPAT DAN LAUT SEKITARNYA
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 - Mayhem Dive Site offers some of Raja Ampat's richest drift diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Mayhem Dive Site. The name alone hints at a bit of a chaotic beauty, and it often lives up to it. We've seen everything from black sea cucumbers rumbling across the sand to the delicate fronds of golden fern hydroids swaying in the current. If you're patient, keep an eye out for a reef manta ray gliding past. This spot is a good pick for divers who enjoy a detailed macro search, with those chocolate chip sea stars and pygmy gobies tucked away, but also appreciate the chance of a bigger pelagic encounter.
Typical Mayhem Dive Site Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Strong currents typical this month (avg 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mayhem Dive Site
Mayhem Dive Site Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mayhem Dive Site, 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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