West Mensuar
Protected Area
TAMAN WISATA PERAIRAN KEPULAUAN 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 - West Mensuar offers some of Raja Ampat's richest diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
West Mensuar in Raja Ampat is one of those sites where we like to take our time, especially along the coral slopes. It doesn't scream at you with massive pelagics, though a reef manta ray does pass by occasionally. What we really come here for are the smaller residents. Keep your eyes peeled for Denise's pygmy seahorses, tucked away on gorgonians. There are also a few blenny species, like the jumping blenny and bicolor blenny, doing their quirky dance. It’s a great spot for macro photographers and divers who enjoy a slower pace, searching for the intricate details.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Mantastic Scuba Paradise
Papua Explorers Resort
Mangkur Kodong
Lumba Lumba
Delvin
Koranu Fyak Homestay
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for West Mensuar
West Mensuar Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for West Mensuar, 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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