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Cape Kri

3.6 — based on 19 community signals
4.1 12 especies 14 colaboradores

Cape Kri in Raja Ampat delivers world-class macro and reef diving year-round with prolific fish life and healthy coral gardens.

⭐ Best for advanced divers.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Intermedio
Visibilidad
20 m
Temp. del agua
26–28°C
Tec-friendly

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Profundidad
?–530 m
Visibilidad
20 m
Temp. del agua
26–28 °C
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tiburón de arrecife

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
3.3 kn
Olas
0.18 m
Agua
29.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (53%)
Now: SSE (156°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.12m

Hoy: Alta 13:00 (+0.54m), Baja 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 Ahora +0.7m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.8 · very high Aire PM2.526 · moderate 06:08 18:14
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
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 0.22 9 1mm
09-23 8.4 0.22 9 5mm
09-24 7.9 0.2 9 2mm
09-25 6.1 0.22 8 3mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 1.3°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (26–28°C)

About this spot

Cape Kri sits in Indonesia's Raja Ampat archipelago, one of the planet's richest marine biodiversity zones. The site draws divers for its consistent fish action, intricate coral formations, and reliable conditions throughout the year. The cape's position creates natural current flows that bring nutrients and pelagic activity to the reef, making it a reliable choice whether you're hunting macro subjects or scanning for larger reef residents. The area supports diverse coral ecosystems and hosts the species diversity documented by the dive community. Local observations have logged 12 distinct species at the site, giving you a solid sense of what lives here. Visibility varies seasonally but generally allows good underwater sightseeing. Water temperature stays warm year-round, typical of this equatorial region. Cape Kri sits outside marine protected area boundaries, making access straightforward. The site is accessed via boat from Raja Ampat's main hubs, typically as part of multi-day liveaboard or day-trip operations. Community video documentation provides real-world insight into conditions and marine encounters. The area is currently flagged for coral bleaching monitoring, so check recent reports before booking to assess current reef health.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Indonesia: 323 sitios, mantas y microfauna

Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

Tiburón de arrecife

Tipos de buceo

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Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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 · 48%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm shorty
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 13620km · ~3133kg · €56

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 54/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 12h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 12h este · 8 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Cape Kri?

Cape Kri is diveable year-round. Conditions remain consistent throughout the year, though seasonal currents and weather patterns vary. Dry season (October–April) typically offers calmer seas, while wet season (May–September) brings stronger nutrient flows and active pelagic activity.

What's the depth and difficulty level?

Specific depth and difficulty data aren't documented for Cape Kri. Check with local dive operators in Raja Ampat before your trip—they'll brief you on current conditions, depth profiles, and any experience requirements based on the day's dive plan.

What marine life will I see?

Cape Kri hosts 12 documented species observations, including reef fish, macro subjects, and varied coral dwellers. The site is known for prolific fish life driven by strong current flows. Specific species lists vary seasonally; ask your operator about current sightings.

How do I get to Cape Kri and are permits needed?

Cape Kri is accessed by boat from Raja Ampat's main towns. It lies outside marine protected area boundaries, so standard Indonesian diving permits apply. Most visitors join liveaboards or book day trips through local operators who handle all logistics.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Yenkoranu Homestay

2.1 km
Centro de buceo

Koranu Fyak Homestay

2.4 km
Centro de buceo

Wobegong Dive Center

2.3 km
Centro de buceo

Lumba Lumba

2.8 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +6281281009244

Mangkur Kodong

3.5 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Raja Ampat - The Last Paradise | Episode 1 Sorido Bay Resort & Cape Kri | Indonesia | 4K (2021)

Diver's Lens
💬 3 top comments
  • Wow ,that is my dream, before I died I wish to visit this amazing place, when flights start definitely I come

    @NasrinAhady · 👍 3
  • We stayed at PapEx, absolutely mind blowing! Hope Raja Ampat stays as it is and doesn’t turn into another Maldives or GBR

    @shivrajb640 · 👍 1
  • I miss you. it's all right?

    @pmpina · 👍 3

Diving Cape Kri, Raja ampat

Underwater Traveler
💬 3 top comments
  • Thank you for the beautiful underwater video

    @savitachauhan8885 · 👍 0
  • Planning for next January! Thank you for sharing!

    @fanicahriscu1769 · 👍 0
  • I was also diving around the Cape Kri area in November/December 2022. It would've been interesting if you'd have posted what u/w camera equipment you used to take these videos. The shots in the shallows taken with natural light are alright, as are those with an u/w light, but those taken on the deeper dives using natural light needed a good red filter to make the colours pop. Weren't you using any

    @nigelhaines404 · 👍 0

Explaining Current: Cape Kri, Kri Island, (northern) Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

Ah Gan
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jun (100/100) Worst: Aug (0/100) Now: Sep (12/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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