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Mike's Point

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 species 18 contributors

Mike's Point is a year-round Raja Ampat dive destination with documented marine biodiversity and community video resources.

⭐ Best for advanced divers.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Intermediate
Water temp
26–29°C
Tec-friendly

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
intermediate
Depth
?–330 m
Water temp
26–29 °C
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Blacktip reef shark

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
3.7 kn
Wave
0.16 m
Water
29.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (53%)
Now: SSE (148°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.12m

Next: Low at 05:00 (+0.29m)

+1.1 m0 m+0.0 m
▼ 05:00 · +0.29m ▲ 13:00 · +0.54m ▲ 22:00 · +0.84m ▼ 08:00 · +0.27m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV8.8 · very high Air PM2.523 · moderate 06:08 18:14
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 6.4 0.2 9 0mm
09-20 7.7 0.2 9 0mm
09-21 6.8 0.22 9 0mm
09-22 7.1 0.24 9 1mm
09-23 8.4 0.18 9 5mm
09-24 7.9 0.16 9 2mm
09-25 6.1 0.18 8 3mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 1.4°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (26–29°C)

About this spot

Mike's Point sits in Raja Ampat, Indonesia's premier diving region. The site attracts divers seeking pristine coral ecosystems and rich marine life. Twelve species observations have been logged, offering insight into the local fauna. Three community videos provide real diver perspectives on conditions and what to expect underwater. Raja Ampat's waters support some of the Indo-Pacific's highest coral and fish diversity. Mike's Point benefits from this regional abundance. The area remains accessible year-round, though seasonal considerations like monsoon patterns and swell may affect trip planning and safety. The site is not within a Marine Protected Area, but coral bleaching monitoring is ongoing in the region. Divers should check current conditions before booking. Local dive operators and community reports offer the best real-time intelligence on visibility, currents, and marine activity.

📖 Guide: Diving in Indonesia: 323 Sites, Mantas to Micro-critters

Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Marine life

Blacktip reef shark

Dive types

ReefBoat

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🤿 Pack: 3/2 mm shorty
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm shorty
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 12746km · ~2932kg · €53

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 54/100
  • Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
  • Flight: 12h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 12h east · 8 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Mike's Point?

Mike's Point is accessible year-round. However, Raja Ampat experiences seasonal monsoon shifts. Check local operator reports and community forums for current conditions before travel, as swell, visibility, and weather vary by month.

What depth and difficulty level is Mike's Point?

Specific depth and difficulty data are not available for this site. Contact local Raja Ampat dive operators for detailed pre-dive briefings and to confirm whether the site suits your certification level and experience.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at Mike's Point. Raja Ampat is known for exceptional coral gardens, reef sharks, groupers, trevally, and schooling fish. Watch the three community videos posted by past divers for real examples of what's encountered.

Do I need permits to dive Mike's Point?

Mike's Point is not inside a Marine Protected Area. However, Indonesia requires valid travel documents and diving permits vary by region and operator. Arrange dives through licensed local operators who handle all legal requirements.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Koranu Fyak Homestay

5.1 km
Dive centre

Wobegong Dive Center

5.1 km
Dive centre

Lumba Lumba

5.5 km
Dive centre

Mangkur Kodong

5.8 km
Dive centre

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Mar09'25 MikesPointt & LauLau

fredgstuff

Raja Ampat - Mikes Point

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💬 2 top comments
  • im so sad.. about 19000 m coral reefs in Raja Ampat smashed by cruise ship from british 😥😭

    @nafiahmahfudz3961 · 👍 0
  • where exactly is this dive site? I just got back from Raja Ampat- stayed at Kri Eco. We dove a site named "Mike's Point" numerous times, but never saw anything like this. Is this in the north or south of Raja Ampat? Thanks

    @Broski319 · 👍 0

Mikes Point

Fred T
wind peaks Jul-Aug-Feb, calmest Nov-Apr-Jun, water 26-29°C.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Apr (0/100) Now: Sep (77/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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