

Best for intermediate divers, 5-16m, boat entry, mild current.
Fam Slope is a reef dive located off Arborek Island, Indonesia, featuring a gradient that descends from 5 to 16 metres with an average depth of 9 metres. Reached by boat, the site offers mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. The water temperature remains warm, between 29 and 30C. The topography consists of a slope covered in sharp coral and rocks, requiring precise buoyancy control to avoid contact. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, angelfish, triggerfish, and moray eels. Divers should handle fins carefully during boat entries and exits to protect the reef structure.
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Arrive early in the morning when the light is best for visibility and the reef is at its most active. Keep your buoyancy tight throughout the dive as the coral and rocks on the slope are sharp and easy to brush against if you drift.
Access is via boat, specifically the liveaboard Jelajahi Laut operated by Mikumba Diving.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-16m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Napoleon Wrasse, Emperor Angelfish, Coral Grouper, Bluegirdled Angelfish, Clown Triggerfish, Titan Triggerfish, Regal Angelfish, Giant Moray, Chromodoris Nudibranch, Harlequin Sweetlips, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Blackstriped Angelfish, and flatworms.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the need for precise buoyancy control to avoid sharp coral and rocks on the slope.
The site ranges from 5 to 16 metres in depth, with an average depth of 9 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
The site is primarily a dive location with a depth profile of 5 to 16 metres.
Diving at Fam Slope in Raja Ampat requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Fam Slope in Raja Ampat. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Fam Slope in Raja Ampat are January, February, March, April, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Fam Slope in Raja Ampat typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Fam Slope in Raja Ampat typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.