

Best for advanced divers, 8-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Seamount is an open-water pinnacle located 2000 metres from Arborek Island. The structure rises to a minimum depth of 8 metres and drops away into deeper water beyond 30 metres. This site is suitable for advanced divers due to strong, unpredictable currents that require careful navigation and active depth monitoring. Divers should use the reef as a buffer and work the upcurrent side of the pinnacle. Access is by boat only, and conditions require briefing the skipper on drift protocols before entry. Visibility can be variable, making it essential to maintain awareness of your position on the structure.
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Brief your skipper before the dive on your intended current strategy, as conditions at the seamount can differ significantly from what the surface looks like. Agreeing on drift protocols and pick-up signals before you drop in is time well spent here.
Accessible by boat from Kri Island resorts or Raja Ampat liveaboards.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Strong
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the presence of strong, unpredictable currents and the need for active depth monitoring.
The pinnacle rises to a minimum depth of 8 metres and drops away into deeper water beyond 30 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this pinnacle, which is located 2000 metres from Arborek Island.
The main hazards are strong, shifting currents and the risk of exceeding 30 metres if you follow the reef structure down without monitoring your depth gauge.
Diving at Seamount in Raja Ampat requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Seamount in Raja Ampat. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Seamount in Raja Ampat can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.