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Harto's Reef

3.6 — based on 18 community signals
4.2 12 especies 21 colaboradores

Harto's Reef is a year-round dive site near Koruwoi Munde Island in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, offering abundant marine life and coral ecosystems.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Visibilidad
20 m
Temp. del agua
26–29°C
BleachingRiskPhotoFriendlyMacro hotspot

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Visibilidad
20 m
Temp. del agua
26–29 °C
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
15.2 kn
Olas
0.52 m
Agua
28°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SSE (68%)
Now: SSE (163°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.88m

Próxima: Baja a las 04:00 (+0.38m)

+1.0 m+0.1 m
▼ 04:00 · +0.38m ▲ 07:00 · +0.42m ▼ 13:00 · +0.25m ▲ 21:00 · +0.72m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.65 · very high Aire PM2.522 · moderate 06:09 18:16
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 15.2 0.62 9 0mm
09-20 15.3 0.58 9 0mm
09-21 16.2 0.62 9 0mm
09-22 15.4 0.58 9 0mm
09-23 11.1 0.42 9 3mm
09-24 13.3 0.44 9 3mm
09-25 13.3 0.44 10 2mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (26–29°C)

About this spot

Harto's Reef lies near Koruwoi Munde Island in the Raja Ampat Regency of Southwest Papua, one of the world's most biodiverse marine regions. The site draws divers year-round with healthy coral formations and consistent marine life encounters. Local community videos and species observations confirm the reef's productivity across multiple visit windows. The reef supports a diverse ecosystem documented through 12 species observations. Marine life encounters are frequent enough that the spot attracts repeat visits and video documentation from visiting divers. The coral structures remain active and worth monitoring, though bleaching watch status warrants attention to seasonal conditions. Harto's Reef sits outside protected marine area boundaries, meaning access is straightforward for independent divers and charter operators working in the region. The site's year-round viability makes it a flexible choice for Raja Ampat itineraries. Community contributions—both video and species logs—provide real-world intel from recent visitors.

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Mejores meses

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

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

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 · 47%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm shorty
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 13594km · ~3127kg · €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 Harto's Reef?

Harto's Reef is diveable year-round. However, check current bleaching watch status and seasonal weather forecasts before booking, as monsoon conditions may affect sea state and visibility during some months.

What difficulty level and depths should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented for Harto's Reef. Consult local dive operators in Raja Ampat who know the site's current conditions and can match it to your certification level.

What marine life can I see here?

Twelve species observations have been logged at Harto's Reef, reflecting the biodiversity typical of Raja Ampat reefs. Community videos provide visual proof of active marine encounters. Ask your operator about recent sightings.

Do I need permits or is there MPA access restriction?

Harto's Reef is not inside a marine protected area, so formal MPA permits are not required. Standard Indonesia diving permits and travel documentation apply. Verify current local regulations with your operator.

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

New Reef Dive Site - Raja Ampat #rajaampat #scubadiving

Scuba Diving and Dogs
💬 3 top comments
  • WOW

    @desakrina · 👍 2
  • gorgeous

    @DavidPlatzer-ne4qr · 👍 2
  • Dolfinus!!!!

    @magdalenaiancu7974 · 👍 1

Master Liveaboards - Indonesia Raja Ampat 4K - Part #2 Waigeo

Edwin van Loenen

Divers Surprised by Large Grander Mako at Night

Discovery
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    @dennyvandermeulen · 👍 3
  • Does anyone else remember how discovery used to be a good channel where you would actually learn things? Now its just a bunch of reallity tv like shows.

    @TobbeTheDude · 👍 18
  • Oh good. Ninja sharks. Just what my nightmares needed.

    @pwnsage · 👍 2
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Mar (100/100) Worst: Jul (0/100) Now: Sep (50/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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