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    South Penemu dive site
    Raja Ampat, Indonesia
    SUAKA ALAM PERAIRAN KEPULAUAN RAJA AMPAT DAN LAUT SEKITARNYA

    South Penemu

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    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 - South Penemu offers some of Raja Ampat's richest 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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    South Penemu feels like a proper secret, the kind your divemaster whispers about before a quick splash to drop a buoy. You're jumping into open water, but a vibrant pinnacle soon materialises, its shallowest reaches a riot of anemones and soft corals. The colour palette alone is enough to make you slow your descent. Keep an eye on the blue here; we’ve seen schools of yellowfin barracuda cruise by, and sometimes a reef shark will make a casual pass. This spot is great for divers who appreciate a bit of exploration and aren’t afraid of a deeper descent to see what secrets the current brings.

    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 South Penemu

    South Penemu Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for South Penemu, 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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