Waigeo
Protected Area
Teluk Mayalibit (Raja Ampat)
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 - Waigeo offers some of Raja Ampat's richest diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Waigeo, specifically the Bird Wall, offers a relaxed dive along a sloping reef that bottoms out around 30 meters. We often find ourselves drifting past small bommies and rocky outcrops, each one a miniature ecosystem in itself. It’s a spot where you can really slow down and appreciate the smaller things – look for cuttlefish lurking among the corals and keep an eye out for those fascinating nudibranchs like the striking Nembrotha. This site is excellent for macro enthusiasts and photographers who enjoy a leisurely pace without strong currents. Just remember to check your dive computer; it’s easy to lose track of time when you’re absorbed in the details here.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Zanclus Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Waigeo
Waigeo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Waigeo, 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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