Blue Magic
Raja Ampat · Indonesia
Submerged seamount in Dampier Strait that pulls in oceanic mantas, mobula rays, and big fish action. Top of the pinnacle sits at 7 m; the sides drop into blue water. Current is the price of admission.
Conditions
Depth
7 to 35 m
Advanced depths
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
10 to 20 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
28 to 30°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 |
| Current | Strong | Strong | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Strong | Strong |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Tasselled Wobbegong
Last confirmed Jul 3, 2026 · 110 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Bleeker'S Parrotfish
Last confirmed Jun 18, 2026 · 55 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Oblique-Banded Sweetlips
Last confirmed Jun 18, 2026 · 51 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Golden Spadefish
Last confirmed Jun 14, 2026 · 54 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Oceanic manta ray
Last confirmed Apr 15, 2026 · 45 records
Very likely
Most dives
Schooling barracuda
Last confirmed Jun 18, 2026 · 11 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Grey reef shark
Last confirmed Nov 25, 2025 · 5 records
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Spanish mackerel
Last confirmed Dec 2, 2025 · 2 records
Rare
Now and then
Gear