Quoy Southside

# Quoy Southside Dive Site

Discover Quoy Southside, an exceptional diving destination on Pulau Quoy in Indonesia’s renowned Raja Ampat Islands. Located off Waigeo Island in West Papua, this Pacific Ocean site offers spectacular underwater exploration in the biodiverse Halmahera Sea.

Divers encounter vibrant coral formations, dramatic rock structures, and thriving reef ecosystems teeming with tropical marine life. Expect encounters with reef sharks, groupers, snappers, jacks, and colorful reef fish species. Sea turtles and rays are frequently spotted navigating the site’s varied terrain.

The dive typically reaches depths of 5-30 meters, accommodating both intermediate and advanced divers. Moderate to strong currents are common, requiring solid buoyancy control and experience. The southside exposure creates dynamic conditions that attract large pelagic species.

Quoy Southside is ideal for divers seeking pristine Raja Ampat reef diving with excellent visibility and exceptional biodiversity. The site’s combination of healthy hard and soft corals, alongside abundant marine life, makes it a must-dive destination for those exploring this world-class diving region.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Bear Paw Clam Hippopus hippopus tgosliner

Coral Grouper Cephalopholis miniata tobin_sparling

Bear Paw Clam Hippopus hippopus tgosliner

Bluespotted Puffer Arothron caeruleopunctatus tobin_sparling

Chevron Butterflyfish Chaetodon trifascialis photo_bug

Longnose Hawkfish Oxycirrhites typus tobin_sparling

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)