Swallope
Protected Area
P. Kofiau
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 - Swallope offers some of Raja Ampat's richest wall diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Swallope, in the heart of Raja Ampat, offers a quieter dive. We’ve found it’s less about the big pelagics and more about settling in to appreciate the smaller stuff. Keep your eyes peeled for the pygmygoby contingent; Stobbs' and Shimada's are often around. It’s also a good spot to tick off a few triggerfish, with Black and Orange-lined varieties making an appearance. This site suits divers who enjoy a slower pace, happy to spend time spotting the smaller, often overlooked creatures.
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 Swallope
Swallope Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Swallope, 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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