Selat Kabui
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 - Selat Kabui offers some of Raja Ampat's richest drift diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Selat Kabui is a drift dive that delivers a steady ride through a channel connecting Gam and Waigeo islands. We usually find ourselves flying past walls of hard coral, with plenty of soft coral popping up along the way. Keep an eye out for scribbled angelfish, they’re almost guaranteed, and if you’re lucky, a leatherback sea turtle might glide past. It’s an easy, relaxing dive, perfect for getting comfortable with Raja Ampat’s currents without too much effort. If you enjoy simply cruising and watching the scenery go by, this one’s for you.
Typical Selat Kabui 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Selat Kabui
Dive shops near Selat Kabui
Papua Explorers Resort
Tarzan-Diving
Raja Ampat Biodiversity Resort
Mantastic Scuba Paradise
Mangkur Kodong
Delvin
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Selat Kabui
Selat Kabui Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Selat Kabui, 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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