

Best for advanced divers, 6-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Manta Ridge, located off Mansuar Island, is a drift dive site featuring a reef structure and artificial reef elements. The site is suited for advanced divers due to strong currents and potential down currents. Depths range from 6 to 40 metres, with an average of 17 metres. Boat access is required to reach the site, where visibility fluctuates between 5 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistently warm, between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius. Species recorded around this area include Napoleon Wrasse, various angelfish, groupers, and nudibranchs. Divers should be prepared to use reef hooks to manage the strong currents present at this location.
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Divers should use reef hooks to maintain position while observing manta rays.
Access is via boat, typically entering at the ridge top.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-40m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Strong
Species recorded around this area include Napoleon Wrasse, Harlequin Sweetlips, Indian Lionfish, Regal Angelfish, Bluefaced Angelfish, Broadclub Cuttlefish, Giant Moray, Bluegirdled Angelfish, Titan Triggerfish, Coral Grouper, various wrasses, groupers, and Red Bass.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the presence of strong currents and down currents.
The site ranges from 6 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 17 metres.
Boat access is required to dive at Manta Ridge.
Due to the strong currents and depth profile, this site is primarily designated for scuba diving rather than snorkelling.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Manta ridge in Raja Ampat. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Manta ridge in Raja Ampat can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Manta ridge in Raja Ampat typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.