West Penemu
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 - West Penemu offers some of Raja Ampat's richest diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
West Penemu often flies under the radar compared to Raja Ampat’s bigger names, but it’s a site we always enjoy for its smaller wonders. We’ve found the slopes and shallow reefs here are excellent for macro photography, especially if you’re into gobies and pygmy seahorses. Keep an eye out for Denise’s pygmy seahorse tucked into a gorgonian, and the various pygmy gobies, like the Wasp and Meshed, that are common residents. It’s a calmer dive, usually without strong currents, making it a good choice for newer divers or those who prefer to take their time searching for the tiny stuff.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Nearest Dive Centres to West Penemu
Dive shops near West Penemu
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 West Penemu
West Penemu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for West Penemu, 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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