Southeastside Lagoon

# Southeastside Lagoon

Explore Southeastside Lagoon at Pulau Wajang in Indonesia’s renowned Raja Ampat Islands. This accessible dive site features shallow waters ideal for beginners to intermediate divers, with depths ranging from 5 to 20 meters.

The lagoon showcases pristine coral gardens and vibrant reef structures teeming with tropical marine life. Divers encounter colorful reef fish, parrotfish, butterflyfish, and angelfish among healthy hard and soft corals. The site’s calm, protected waters and excellent visibility make it perfect for underwater photography and leisurely exploration.

Southeastside Lagoon’s gentle conditions and rich biodiversity exemplify West Papua’s exceptional diving. The Halmahera Sea’s nutrient-rich waters support abundant life, including occasional sightings of rays and reef sharks. Clear sandy patches intersperse coral formations, providing natural navigation points.

Situated in the world-renowned Raja Ampat archipelago, this Waigeo Island dive site offers an unforgettable experience combining ease of access with remarkable marine encounters. Suitable for all skill levels, Southeastside Lagoon delivers authentic tropical diving in one of Asia’s most pristine diving destinations.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Mangrove Monitor Varanus chlorostigma hazfos

Porites-eating Nudibranch Phestilla sibogae tgosliner

Prosimnia semperi Prosimnia semperi tgosliner

Harlequin Sweetlips Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides tgosliner

Patzner's Blenny Salarias patzneri petdoc

Bigeye Trevally Caranx sexfasciatus tantsusoo

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)