Pasir Kolam
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 - Pasir Kolam offers some of Raja Ampat's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Pasir Kolam, just a quick five-minute boat ride from Soul Scuba Divers, is a decent spot if you're keen on the smaller things. It’s got a mix of sand and scattered corals, including a fishing net draped over some parts, which ironically creates some decent hideouts for critters. We’ve found pygmy seahorses here, along with a good scattering of nudibranchs and even the occasional zebra eviota. The depth maxes out around 11 meters, so it’s a calm, shallow dive, particularly good for open water training or a relaxed night dive when the sidespotted dragonets come out. Visibility averages around 8 meters, so it’s not for big vistas, but it’s fine for getting up close with the macro life.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Nearest Dive Centres to Pasir Kolam
Dive shops near Pasir Kolam
Mangkur Kodong
Lumba Lumba
Delvin
Koranu Fyak Homestay
Wobegong Dive Center
Yenkoranu Homestay
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pasir Kolam
Pasir Kolam Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pasir Kolam, 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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