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Sardine Reef

3.6 — based on 20 community signals
4.1 12 especies 16 colaboradores

Sardine Reef in Indonesia offers year-round diving with documented species sightings and active community video coverage.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Tec-friendly

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Profundidad
?–530 m
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tiburón de arrecife, Tortuga carey

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Mapa

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Mapa de ubicación de Sardine Reef © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
3.3 kn
Olas
0.14 m
Agua
29.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (53%)
Now: SSE (154°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.12m

Próxima: Baja a las 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
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.8 · very high Aire PM2.524 · 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 0.24 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

About this spot

Sardine Reef sits in Indonesian waters as an accessible dive destination open to exploration throughout the year. The reef supports diverse marine life—12 species observations have been logged by divers visiting the site, giving you a solid baseline for what to expect underwater. Three community videos document the reef's conditions and inhabitants, offering real diver perspectives before you plan your trip. The site falls outside a marine protected area, which may influence access and regulations depending on local rules. Coral bleaching is flagged for monitoring at this location, so conditions can vary seasonally. This makes timing your visit thoughtfully important; checking recent trip reports from the community video library will help you gauge current reef health. Divers should gather specific briefing on depth, visibility, and conditions from local operators once on-site, since reef conditions shift with weather and season. The year-round accessibility means you have flexibility in planning, though tropical weather patterns and ocean swells will affect each month's conditions. Plan to review current community feedback before booking to make the most of your visit.

📖 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 arrecifeTortuga carey

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
  • 📜 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
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

Can I dive Sardine Reef year-round?

Yes, Sardine Reef is accessible year-round. However, sea conditions and visibility vary by season, so check recent community videos and current conditions before your trip.

What marine life will I see?

12 species observations have been recorded at Sardine Reef. Review community videos and trip reports for current wildlife activity and sightings at the time of your visit.

What are the depth and difficulty ratings?

Specific depth and difficulty data are not available. Contact local dive operators for site briefings, or check community videos for real diver experiences and conditions.

Do I need permits or special access?

Sardine Reef is not inside a marine protected area. Check with local authorities or operators for any current regulations or access requirements before diving.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Yenkoranu Homestay

5.4 km
Centro de buceo

Koranu Fyak Homestay

5.6 km
Centro de buceo

Wobegong Dive Center

5.6 km
Centro de buceo

Lumba Lumba

6.2 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +6281281009244

Mangkur Kodong

6.8 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Sardine Reef Raja Ampat Dive Site.

Reef Nomad
💬 1 top comments
  • True that Sardin reef does have plethora of corals thanks for the video

    @divewithpraveen · 👍 1

Sardine Reef - Raja Ampat

scuba-tube (scuba-tube)
💬 3 top comments
  • Papua Raja Ampat vilege friwen

    @mayormansar1218 · 👍 0
  • Great video! What camera did you use?

    @labradorite08 · 👍 0
  • Amazing quality! What setup are you using?

    @andrei13_todea47 · 👍 0

Sardine Reef - Raja Ampat #rajaampat #scubadiving

Scuba Diving and Dogs
💬 3 top comments
  • awesome

    @desakjunita8187 · 👍 3
  • Good video. Thank you so much for enjoy l had. I wish you lucky. ❤👏👏👍👍👍

    @valentinaskarpena5647 · 👍 3
  • Unbelieveable dive site! When the conditions are right you see a ridiculous amount of life!

    @brandonlaraque · 👍 2
wind peaks Jul-Aug-Feb, calmest Nov-Apr-Jun.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Aug (100/100) Worst: Apr (0/100) Now: Sep (46/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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