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Terumbu Karang

3.4 — based on 13 community signals
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Terumbu Karang is an Indonesian reef system open to diving year-round, with documented marine life and community video resources.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
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Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
7 kn
Wave
0.64 m
Water
28.9°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (51%)
Now: SE (131°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.59m

Next: Low at 02:00 (+0.58m)

+1.0 m0 m-0.6 m
▼ 02:00 · +0.58m ▲ 06:00 · +1.04m ▼ 14:00 · -0.55m ▲ 21:00 · +0.93m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV9.05 · very high Air PM2.515 · moderate 06:08 18:14
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 11.3 0.84 9 0mm
09-20 9.5 0.8 9 0mm
09-21 10 0.72 9 0mm
09-22 11 0.7 8 0mm
09-23 9.7 0.7 9 1mm
09-24 10.3 0.62 9 2mm
09-25 8.3 0.6 9 2mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Terumbu Karang sits in Indonesian waters as a reef destination accessible to divers throughout the year. The site draws interest from the diving community, evidenced by available species observations and visitor-contributed video content. While specific depth, difficulty, and water condition data are not standardized for this location, the presence of coral structures indicates typical reef diving opportunities. The site is not within a marine protected area, which may affect access and conservation status. Divers planning a visit should gather current conditions and marine advisories locally, as coral health monitoring is ongoing in the region. Community documentation through video and species records suggests the reef supports typical tropical marine life. Local dive operators and guides will have the most current information on seasonal variations, even though the destination operates year-round. This reef represents part of Indonesia's broader diving landscape, which spans thousands of sites across the archipelago. Terumbu Karang offers a chance to explore reef ecosystems in their natural state, though visitors should verify current conditions before booking.

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Best months

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

Dive types

Reef

Trip essentials

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

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 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%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 12116km · ~2787kg · €50

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 Terumbu Karang?

Terumbu Karang is open to diving year-round. However, local conditions vary seasonally across Indonesia, so checking current weather and sea state with local operators before your trip is essential.

What depth and difficulty level is this dive?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings for Terumbu Karang are not standardized. Contact local dive operators in Indonesia for site-specific information on depths, current, and skill requirements.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Community observations document 4 recorded species at Terumbu Karang. Typical reef sites in Indonesia host coral, reef fish, and invertebrates. Local guides and video resources from the community provide the best preview of what's currently visible.

Do I need permits or special access?

Terumbu Karang is not within a marine protected area. Standard Indonesian diving regulations and local requirements apply. Verify current access conditions and any regional guidelines with local operators before diving.

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

13 records · 12 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Maculabatis gerrardi

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
GBIF
Last seen:
8 May 2025
×1records

Anadara pilula

Bivalvia · Arcidae
GBIF
Last seen:
7 May 2025
×1records

Vepricardium coronatum

Bivalvia · Cardiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
7 May 2025
×1records

Quantula striata

Gastropoda · Dyakiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
7 May 2025
×1records

Tanychlamys W.H.Benson, 1834

Gastropoda · Ariophantidae
GBIF
Last seen:
7 May 2025
×1records

Matuta victor

Malacostraca · Matutidae
GBIF
Last seen:
7 May 2024
×1records

Tanea lineata

Gastropoda · Naticidae
GBIF
Last seen:
7 May 2024
×1records

Lepas anserifera

Maxillopoda · Lepadidae
GBIF
Last seen:
25 May 2023
×1records

Gymnura poecilura

Elasmobranchii · Gymnuridae
OBIS
Last seen:
30 Nov 2006
×1records

Neotrygon orientalis

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
30 Nov 2006
×1records

Aetomylaeus nichofii

Elasmobranchii · Myliobatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
30 Nov 2006
×1records

Gymnura

Elasmobranchii · Gymnuridae
OBIS
Last seen:
Invalid Date
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

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Scuba Diving in Raja Ampat, Indonesia: species list and 4K underwater video footage

Undersea Productions
💬 3 top comments
  • Tropical paradise!

    @Smart-Lifestyle-Beauty · 👍 3
  • under surface things rule. Cool.

    @rimotivri · 👍 0
  • Wow nice Video :) How do you make those stable shots? do you have a tripod or something? I also upload dive Videos but they never get as stable as yours are !

    @diverspoint1900 · 👍 1

This is Raja Ampat (4k) - dive into the dream of biodiversity

Jurrien Wiss
💬 3 top comments
  • sharks visiting coral reefs is such a good indicator of the overall health of that ecosystem 🦈

    @bruno.b.baltazar · 👍 187
  • thank god raja ampat is the most expensives trip that u can found in indonesia..not everyone has the opportunity to enjoy these underwater paradise, even we're the locals..make it exclusive and remain protected from the hands of irresponsible humans!..thanks for this beautiful footage that u shared with us.

    @fragyapriant3002 · 👍 618
  • this more beautifull then national Geographic footage

    @asu4mantap547 · 👍 72

COME DIVE WITH ME IN INDONESIA- 110 minutes underwater relaxation video.

Gerry Green
💬 3 top comments
  • your still the best mrs green from a fan in red oak tx..........

    @andradavis7201 · 👍 1
  • Amazed dive

    @elfridchannel587 · 👍 0
  • It was great and beautiful. Good luck👌

    @relaxingblog · 👍 0
wind peaks Aug-Sep-Jul, calmest Nov-Mar-Apr.

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: Jun (100/100) Worst: Mar (0/100) Now: Sep (97/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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