Red Patch Wall

# Red Patch Wall, Waigeo Island

Red Patch Wall is a stunning dive site located off Waigeo Island in Indonesia’s renowned Raja Ampat Islands. This Pacific Ocean destination features a dramatic vertical wall that drops to depths of 40+ meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers seeking an exhilarating experience.

Divers encounter a vibrant underwater landscape dominated by colorful coral formations and dense sponge gardens that give the wall its distinctive appearance. The site’s rich biodiversity includes schooling fusiliers, batfish, and reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections. Macro enthusiasts discover abundant nudibranchs, shrimp, and crustaceans nestled within crevices.

The wall’s strong current attracts pelagic species including trevally and occasional manta rays. Crystal-clear waters typical of the Halmahera Sea provide excellent visibility, typically 20-30 meters, ideal for photography.

Red Patch Wall represents the exceptional diving quality found throughout Raja Ampat, combining challenging topography with exceptional marine life encounters. It’s a must-visit destination for experienced divers exploring West Papua’s underwater treasures.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Willan's Chromodoris Chromodoris willani tgosliner

Multilined Puffer Arothron multilineatus anastasialouhenapessy

Fimbriated Moray Gymnothorax fimbriatus divercraig

Ocellaris Anemonefish Amphiprion ocellaris divercraig

Ocellaris Anemonefish Amphiprion ocellaris divercraig

Jansen's Wrasse Thalassoma jansenii divercraig

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)