

Best for beginner divers, 2-20m, shore entry, mild current.
Batu Lima is a reef and artificial reef site located off Kri Island in Raja Ampat. The site features a reef flat and wall, with depths ranging from 2 to 20 metres. It is accessible via a shore entry and is suitable for beginners, with mild currents and visibility typically between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 29 and 30C throughout the year. The site supports night diving and offers a typical dive duration of 75 minutes. Facilities available on-site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, a cafe, first aid, a dive shop, boat charters, guided tours, and gear storage.
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Try night or dusk snorkeling to observe walking sharks that move on the seabed using their fins.
Fly to Sorong, take the ferry to Waisai, then use a boat provided by the accommodation.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 20m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
75 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, featuring mild currents and a depth range of 2 to 20 metres.
The depth at Batu Lima ranges from 2 to 20 metres.
Yes, Batu Lima is accessible via a shore entry.
Yes, the site is suitable for snorkeling and holds a rating of 4 out of 5.
Divers and snorkelers should be aware of the deep water, potential for low visibility, sharks, sharp coral, and strong currents.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Batu Lima in Waisai. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Batu Lima in Waisai. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
Batu Lima in Waisai typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Batu Lima in Waisai typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.