Yanggelo - Raja Ampat

Yanggelo is a channel dive that tends to deliver on big fish action, especially when the current picks up. We’ve found it’s best to drop in on the north side, near those old bungalows, and let the channel pull you along. The shallows are a nice warm-up, a vibrant hard coral garden. But the real show is deeper, where we regularly see schools of fusiliers and snapper so thick they practically blot out the light. Keep an eye out for wobbegongs tucked under ledges too; they’re pretty reliably here. It’s a site that rewards experienced divers who don't mind a bit of a ride.

Location
Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-2.091700, 130.075000

Marine Protected Area: KK Misool Utara

Best Time to Dive in Raja Ampat

The warmest water temperatures in Raja Ampat occur in November, averaging 30.3°C. The coolest conditions are in July at 29.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 29.7°C
  • February: 29.4°C
  • March: 29.6°C
  • April: 29.9°C
  • May: 29.9°C
  • June: 29.7°C
  • July: 29.3°C
  • August: 29.4°C
  • September: 29.6°C
  • October: 30.0°C
  • November: 30.3°C
  • December: 30.1°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Raja Ampat

Nearest Dive Centres to Yanggelo

Marine Life in Raja Ampat

Home to 250 recorded species including 176 reef fish, 43 hard corals, 8 seagrass & algae, 5 sea cucumbers, 4 clams & mussels, 4 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Yanggelo

Based on average water temperature of 29.7°C, currents 20 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories