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    The Passage dive site
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    Raja Ampat, Indonesia
    SUAKA ALAM PERAIRAN KEPULAUAN RAJA AMPAT DAN LAUT SEKITARNYA

    The Passage

    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 - The Passage offers some of Raja Ampat's richest cave 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
    CharacterCave dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Passage, tucked between Gam and Waigeo, really feels like diving a river. It’s a canyon, usually with a decent current, which makes for a thrilling drift. We’ve spotted scribbled angelfish darting among the coral, and if you look close, you might find a Denise’s pygmy seahorse clinging to a fan. It’s a shallower dive, topping out around 17m, perfect for those who enjoy a lively drift and have an eye for the smaller stuff. Visibility averages 14m, good enough to take in the movement.

    Safety Notes

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

    Strong currents typical this month (avg 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.

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    Dive shops near The Passage

    Papua Explorers Resort

    12km away
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    Tarzan-Diving

    15km away
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    Raja Ampat Biodiversity Resort

    15km away
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    Mantastic Scuba Paradise

    17km away
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    Mangkur Kodong

    19km away
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    Delvin

    19km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Passage

    The Passage Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for The Passage, 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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