Yeben Shallows

# Yeben Shallows, Waigeo Island

Yeben Shallows is a premier shallow diving destination located on Waigeo Island in Raja Ampat’s pristine waters. This accessible site features depths ranging from 5 to 18 meters, making it ideal for beginners and intermediate divers seeking an authentic tropical experience.

Divers explore vibrant coral gardens and sandy bottoms teeming with marine biodiversity. The site is renowned for encounters with diverse reef fish, including parrotfish, groupers, and fusiliers. Macro enthusiasts discover nudibranchs, seahorses, and crustaceans among the coral formations. Larger pelagic species occasionally cruise the deeper edges.

The Halmahera Sea’s nutrient-rich waters support exceptional coral health and abundant marine life year-round. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 25 meters depending on seasonal conditions. Currents are generally mild to moderate, allowing comfortable exploration of multiple reef zones.

Yeben Shallows delivers authentic Raja Ampat diving with manageable difficulty levels, making it perfect for skill development while experiencing the region’s renowned biodiversity.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Yellow Spotted Trevally Turrum fulvoguttatum jujuwild

Clown Triggerfish Balistoides conspicillum pclark2

Giant Trevally Caranx ignobilis jujuwild

Bigeye Trevally Caranx sexfasciatus jujuwild

Pinstriped Wrasse Halichoeres melanurus jujuwild

Orange Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion sandaracinos ramona_reichert

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)