Friwen Wall, Raja Ampat
This dive site in the water is a unique experience as it offers one of the rare wall dives found in the Dampier Straight. It stands out with the presence of two small caves at the beginning of the wall where you can observe fish swimming upside down, a fascinating sight for first-time viewers.
From the bottom of the wall all the way up to the surface, you will find a beautiful array of gorgonian fan corals, sponges, and whip tail corals adorning the wall. It truly is a perfect spot for wall diving enthusiasts.
Key Information:
- Snorkelling Friendly Level: Suitable for all levels
- Depth Range: 2m-25m
- Current: Ranging from none to strong
- Excellent opportunities for wide-angle photography
Recommended for:
- Diver Levels: Both beginners and advanced divers will enjoy this site.
- Visibility: Expect a visibility range of approximately 15m.
- Max Depth: The site descends to a maximum depth of 21m.
Location Details:
- Country: Indonesia
- Closest Location: Friwen Wall, West Papua, Indonesia
From the bottom of the wall all the way up to the surface, you will find a beautiful array of gorgonian fan corals, sponges, and whip tail corals adorning the wall. It truly is a perfect spot for wall diving enthusiasts.
Key Information:
- Snorkelling Friendly Level: Suitable for all levels
- Depth Range: 2m-25m
- Current: Ranging from none to strong
- Excellent opportunities for wide-angle photography
Recommended for:
- Diver Levels: Both beginners and advanced divers will enjoy this site.
- Visibility: Expect a visibility range of approximately 15m.
- Max Depth: The site descends to a maximum depth of 21m.
Location Details:
- Country: Indonesia
- Closest Location: Friwen Wall, West Papua, Indonesia
Diving Conditions Score for Friwen Wall, Raja Ampat
8.6
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Friwen Wall, Raja Ampat
Depth
21m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Friwen Wall, Raja Ampat
Wave Height
0.28m
Wind Speed
10.4 m/s
Water Temp
30°C
Visibility
60.58km
Cloud Cover
84%
Wave Period
2.9s
Air Temperature
26.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Friwen Wall, Raja Ampat
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Dive Score Chart for Friwen Wall, Raja Ampat
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.277777777777779/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.34m, Wind 12 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.662894623655914/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Friwen Wall, Raja Ampat: 06:00
Sunset at Friwen Wall, Raja Ampat: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Friwen Wall, Raja Ampat are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.34m (3s), Wind: 12 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.32m, Wind: 10.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Friwen Wall, Raja AmpatAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Friwen Wall, Raja Ampat
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Friwen Wall, Raja Ampat
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Friwen Wall, Raja Ampat
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Friwen Wall, Raja Ampat
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
12.4m / 40.7ft
October
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Friwen Wall, Raja Ampat
Friwen Wall, Raja Ampat follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.8°C) and January the coldest (23.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). October is usually the driest month with 3.6mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026
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