Manta Sandy
Indonesia / Raja Ampat / West Papua
Manta Sandy is a classic manta cleaning station in Raja Ampat with approachable depths for OW divers who have basic buoyancy control. Divers usually wait near the sandy edge while mantas pass through, keeping distance and avoiding pursuit.
Recommended level
OW
Recommended dives
15+
Max depth
18 m
Average depth
12 m
Current
Mild
Visibility
10-25 m
Water temperature
28-30°C
Best months
Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Best for
Highlights
- • Manta cleaning station
- • Relatively shallow profile
- • Good first manta experience
What this page helps you answer
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Marine life
Dive types
Safety notes
- • Do not chase or touch mantas
- • Follow the guide's viewing position
- • Control buoyancy over sand
- • Entry type: Boat.
- • Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.
Map and coordinates
Manta Sandy
-0.513, 130.624
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Blue Magic
Indonesia / Raja Ampat / West Papua
- Max depth
- 35 m
- Best months
- Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
- • Exposed reef pinnacle
- • Chance of mantas and pelagics
Cape Kri
Indonesia / Raja Ampat / West Papua
- Max depth
- 35 m
- Best months
- Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
- • Signature Raja Ampat fish life
- • Healthy coral coverage
Alam Anda
Indonesia / Bali Island
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- • Bali Island dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Manta Sandy is relatively suitable for OW divers, but conditions and guide decisions still matter.
What are the best months to dive here? +
The recommended months for Manta Sandy are Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Confirm current local conditions before booking.
Is the current strong here? +
The current rating is Mild. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.
What marine life can be seen? +
Common highlights include manta ray, cleaner wrasse, reef fish, coral.