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Selat Kabui

3.6 — based on 21 community signals
4.2 12 especies 28 colaboradores

Selat Kabui is a year-round Indonesian dive site with documented marine biodiversity and accessible conditions for divers seeking healthy reef exploration.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers chasing chasing pelagics.

updated 4 months ago
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De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Mantarraya, Tortuga verde, Tiburón de arrecife

Mapa

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
2.7 kn
Olas
0.18 m
Agua
28.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (30%)
Now: SSE (154°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.95m

Próxima: Baja a las 04:00 (+0.36m)

+1.0 m0 m+0.1 m
▼ 04:00 · +0.36m ▲ 08:00 · +0.43m ▼ 14:00 · +0.28m ▲ 22:00 · +0.75m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.45 · very high Aire PM2.523 · moderate 06:08 18:14
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 7.4 0.3 8 1mm
09-20 7.8 0.26 7 0mm
09-21 8.1 0.32 9 0mm
09-22 6.3 0.3 9 1mm
09-23 7.7 0.16 9 6mm
09-24 7.3 0.12 7 4mm
09-25 4.8 0.14 7 5mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 2.3°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Selat Kabui sits in Indonesia's Raja Ampat region, a strait known for its rich marine ecosystem and consistent diving conditions. The site attracts divers interested in tropical reef exploration and encounters with Indo-Pacific marine life. With 12 recorded species observations and growing community documentation, Selat Kabui offers insight into local biodiversity patterns. The strait's reef structure supports dense coral growth and diverse fish populations typical of eastern Indonesian waters. Divers here can expect encounters with reef residents and seasonal pelagics. Community videos show what to expect in terms of visibility, current patterns, and typical reef configuration. Selat Kabui remains outside protected marine areas, making access straightforward for independent and guided dive operations. The site operates year-round, so planning flexibility is high. Water conditions remain consistent across seasons, though local operators can advise on monthly variation in current strength and visibility. As with all Indonesian reefs, coral health monitoring is advisable; check current conditions with local dive operations before booking. The growing video library from recent dives provides real-time reference for what visitors will encounter.

📖 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

MantarrayaTortuga verdeTiburón de arrecife

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeDeriva

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 ↔ 13599km · ~3128kg · €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 Selat Kabui?

Selat Kabui is diveable year-round. Conditions remain consistent across seasons, though current strength and visibility may vary monthly. Check with local operators for specific conditions during your planned dates.

What depth and difficulty level is Selat Kabui?

Specific depth and difficulty data are not currently documented for Selat Kabui. Contact local dive operators in Raja Ampat for detailed site briefings before your first dive.

What marine life will I see?

Selat Kabui has 12 recorded species observations. The strait supports tropical reef fish, coral-dwelling species, and Indo-Pacific marine life typical of eastern Indonesian waters. Community videos document recent encounters and typical reef residents.

Do I need permits to dive Selat Kabui?

Selat Kabui is not inside a marine protected area, so access is straightforward. Standard Indonesian dive permits and documentation apply. Work with established local operators familiar with current regulations.

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

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💬 3 top comments
  • Halmahera… My first trip there was back in 2014, and I was completely blown away by the world-class diving and the endless rocks and underwater pinnacles waiting to be explored. Even just looking at the marine charts made me incredibly excited. Today, Halmahera is finally starting to gain recognition as one of Indonesia’s top diving destinations. If any of you would like to explore North Maluku,

    @konjocruisingindonesia1053 · 👍 91
  • How the hell do you only have 37k subs???? This was Natgeo quality.

    @Chica1937 · 👍 134
  • the scars on the sharks heads are from digging into coral crevaces for fish

    @bobjacobs-x1i · 👍 65

Diving East Indonesia | Alor to Ambon | Banda Sea Liveaboard

SAM INDOWILD
💬 3 top comments
  • Beautiful. I live in Maluku with my Indonesian wife. I can attest to the fact that this Eastern region of Indonesia is a hidden gem with its diving areas, historic locations being the original Spice Islands the world was looking for 500 years ago. Forget Bali, this area is the true Indonesia in all its beauty.❤

    @stujanes · 👍 46
  • Honestly your film making is outstanding, and you deserve an award. The music is mesmerising and fits perfectly with the moody adventure that is offered up for our delight. ❤

    @ziggystardust3060 · 👍 11
  • Oh man, I live in Indonesia nearly 3 years but Bali only, and now watching you I just realise that we are in probably the most beautiful country in the world

    @КомпанияГРАНДСПАС · 👍 5

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SAM INDOWILD
💬 3 top comments
  • SORRY - the guide name is YOBEL not YOPI. My mistake

    @IndoWild · 👍 43
  • Wooow. This is not vlog. This is world-class Wild Geographic Video

    @edwardmiracle5031 · 👍 10
  • This is a Nat Geo level documentary.

    @andreastano7920 · 👍 149
wind peaks Feb-Jul-Aug, calmest Nov-Apr-Jun.

Clima mensual de 5 años

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