Manta Wai Suggest edit

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18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

60 minAvg dive time

October to AprilBest months

27.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

26.0–29.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Manta Wai is famous for regular manta ray encounters, as these rays visit the site for feeding and cleaning.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 27.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 26.0–29.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Diving permits are required for Raja Ampat.
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Bottom types:
coral reef sandy bottom rocky outcrops Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for manta rays, macro for small critters

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