

Best for intermediate divers, 12-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Walo Bommies is a boat-access reef site in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, consisting of a series of submerged coral structures. Divers typically explore these formations at depths between 12 and 18 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain warm, between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius. While currents are generally mild, they can intensify without warning, requiring divers to remain close to their guide. The reef structure features sharp coral and rocks, and divers should avoid contact with the substrate to prevent injury from camouflaged stonefish or damage to the reef.
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Book with the on-site dive shop to take advantage of guided tours, as a local guide will know exactly which bommies are producing the best action on any given day. Current patterns can shift quickly here, so briefing your guide before the dive about your experience with current diving is worth the two minutes it takes.
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Depth
12-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
75 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
The site is rated for intermediate divers, primarily due to the potential for currents to intensify unexpectedly.
The site features depths ranging from 12 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Walo Bommies requires boat access.
Hazards include sharp coral and rocks, strong currents, and camouflaged stonefish on the substrate. Lionfish and sharks are also present.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Walo Bommies in Raja Ampat. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Walo Bommies in Raja Ampat are January, February, March, April, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Walo Bommies in Raja Ampat typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Walo Bommies in Raja Ampat typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.