The Lagoon
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 - The Lagoon offers some of Raja Ampat's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
The Lagoon, in Raja Ampat, offers a different sort of dive, more about careful observation than grand spectacles. We drop into a sheltered area, often calm, with a sandy bottom dotted with seagrass. It’s a site where macro enthusiasts really shine. Keep your eyes peeled for the unusual gobies, like the Emery’s Pygmygoby or the tiny Sparse Eviota, often tucked away in coral rubble. We've even found Denise's pygmy seahorse here a few times, a real treat if you have a good guide and a sharp eye. It's a relaxed dive, perfect for photographers or anyone wanting to slow down and appreciate the smaller stuff.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Nearest Dive Centres to The Lagoon
Dive shops near The Lagoon
Andau Dive Resort
Mantastic Scuba Paradise
Papua Explorers Resort
Lamima
Mangkur Kodong
Lumba Lumba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Lagoon
The Lagoon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Lagoon, 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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