
Batanta
Raja Ampat · Indonesia
Located in the heart of Raja Ampat, Batanta offers a rich tapestry of marine life against vibrant coral reefs. Divers can explore diverse underwater topographies, encountering both macro wonders and larger pelagic species in its healthy ecosystem.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 30 m
Open water and up
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 25 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
27 to 29°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Manta Ray
Last confirmed Apr 15, 2026 · 65 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Radjah Shelduck
Last confirmed Mar 10, 2026 · 10 records
Very likely
Most dives
Pygmy Seahorse
Last confirmed Mar 9, 2026 · 3 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Bumphead Parrotfish
Last confirmed Nov 27, 2025 · 1 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Broadclub Cuttlefish
Last confirmed Jun 7, 2026 · 10 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Bluegirdle Angelfish
Last confirmed Apr 22, 2026 · 9 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Blackspotted Puffer
Last confirmed Apr 22, 2026 · 11 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Wobbegong Shark
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear