Sawandarek Jetty
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 - Sawandarek Jetty offers some of Raja Ampat's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Sawandarek Jetty is a site we enjoy visiting for its surprisingly rich macro life, tucked right under the village pier. Drop down to the pylons, which are completely encrusted with soft corals and sponges, providing homes for everything from tiny crinoid clingfish to the excellent (and aptly named) cleaner mimic blenny. We’ve had great luck spotting Denise's and Bargibant's pygmy seahorses here if you’ve got a keen eye or a good guide, usually clinging to gorgonians around 15 metres. The shallow reef also holds plenty of clown anemonefish and various cardinalfish darting between the coral heads. It’s an easy, protected dive, perfect for a relaxed afternoon with a camera.
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 Sawandarek Jetty
Sawandarek Jetty Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sawandarek Jetty, 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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