Raja Ampat, Indonesia
    TAMAN WISATA PERAIRAN KEPULAUAN RAJA AMPAT

    Pasir Kolam

    Best months: Dec–Apr

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    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.

    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
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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.

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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)

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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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