Black Rock

# Black Rock – Kawe Island, Waigeo Island

Black Rock is an exceptional dive site located at Kawe Island, Waigeo Island in Indonesia’s renowned Raja Ampat archipelago. This West Papua destination offers intermediate to advanced divers an unforgettable underwater experience in the Maluku region.

The site features dramatic black rocky formations that descend to depths of 5-40 meters, creating a stunning backdrop for exploration. Divers encounter vibrant coral gardens, including hard and soft corals that thrive in the nutrient-rich waters near Halmahera Island.

Marine life encounters are exceptional, with schools of jacks, barracuda, and tuna patrolling the area. Reef sharks, groupers, snappers, and colorful reef fish populate the corals, while macro life including nudibranchs, sea horses, and crustaceans reward careful observation.

Strong currents are common at Black Rock, requiring solid diving skills and experience. The moderate to advanced difficulty rating makes this site ideal for experienced divers seeking pristine, biodiverse underwater environments. Best diving conditions typically occur during the dry season when visibility reaches 20-30 meters.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Ribbon Sweetlips Plectorhinchus polytaenia sympiotr

Pyramid Butterflyfish Hemitaurichthys polylepis davidr

Alcala's Chromodoris Chromodoris alcalai davidr

Barred Soapfish Diploprion bifasciatus sympiotr

Pacific Trumpetfish Aulostomus chinensis sympiotr

Clown Triggerfish Balistoides conspicillum sympiotr

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)