Sawandarak Jetty

# Sawandarak Jetty Dive Site

Sawandarak Jetty, located at Arborek Island in Raja Ampat’s pristine waters, offers an exceptional shallow dive experience ideal for all skill levels. This site features a wooden jetty structure that creates a unique underwater environment rich with marine biodiversity. Divers encounter vibrant coral gardens, teeming with colorful reef fish including fusiliers, snappers, and parrotfish, alongside encounters with sea turtles and occasional reef sharks.

The site’s depth ranges from 5-15 meters, making it perfect for beginners and those seeking relaxed explorations. The gentle current and shallow profile allow extended bottom times to observe the intricate ecosystem. Macro photography enthusiasts will appreciate abundant nudibranchs, crustaceans, and small reef residents nestled within coral crevices.

Sawandarak Jetty exemplifies Raja Ampat’s reputation as a global biodiversity hotspot. The sheltered location provides accessible diving while maintaining the region’s signature spectacular marine life density and pristine coral health, making it an essential stop for any Raja Ampat diving adventure.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Ocellaris Anemonefish Amphiprion ocellaris davidr

Mangrove Monitor Varanus chlorostigma menzorug

Pygmy Seahorse Hippocampus bargibanti andrew-taylor

Greater Blue-ringed Octopus Hapalochlaena lunulata tantsusoo

Poss' Scorpionfish Scorpaenopsis possi jane_tours

Maze Rabbitfish Siganus vermiculatus tantsusoo

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)