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    Wayag Archipelago dive site
    Raja Ampat, Indonesia
    Kawe / Kep. Wayag Sayang / Kep. Panjang

    Wayag Archipelago

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    Protected Area

    Kawe / Kep. Wayag Sayang / Kep. Panjang

    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 - Wayag Archipelago 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

    Wayag, way up in Raja Ampat’s northern reaches, is one of those places you trek to for the views above the water, but the diving is a pleasant surprise. Think limestone karsts bursting out of the turquoise lagoons – it's just stunning from the surface. Underwater, it feels less trafficked than the central sites, which we always appreciate. At Two Hump Rock, for instance, those twin pinnacles truly are magnets. We’ve seen barracuda and trevally swirling so thick you practically swim through them, often with batfish hanging around the edges. It’s a good spot for divers who enjoy a bit of current and want to experience Raja Ampat’s magic without the crowds.

    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 Wayag Archipelago

    Wayag Archipelago Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Wayag Archipelago, 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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