School of bigeye trevally in the Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat

Arborek Jetty

Arborek Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

  • Beginner
  • Mild current
  • Best Oct to Apr

Arborek Jetty is a beginner dive site in Arborek Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Dives run from 1 to 18 m, with mild current. The best months are October to April. Marine life here includes batfish, snapper and nudibranch. 3 dive shops on Scubalo run trips here.

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Conditions at Arborek Jetty

Max depth
15 m
Depth range
1–18 m
Current
Mild
Level
Beginner
Depth profile: dives from 1 m to 18 m.

Safety

Current
Can pick up off the end of the jetty.

About Arborek Jetty

Arborek Jetty is a shallow dive under the village jetty on Arborek, a small island in the Dampier Strait. Soft corals and sponges cover the pilings, huge schools of fish shelter beneath, and coral gardens around it hold pipefish, snappers and bumphead parrotfish.

Arborek is a small village island in the Dampier Strait, and its jetty is one of Raja Ampat's best known shallow dives. Soft corals and sponges grow over the pilings, and huge schools of small fish hang in the shade beneath, with sweetlips and other larger fish among them.

Around the jetty, coral gardens run out to about 18 metres, busy with pipefish, snappers and bumphead parrotfish. It is an easy dive for any level, and a popular night dive, though the current can still pick up off the end of the jetty. Many trips combine it with a walk through the village above.

When to dive Arborek Jetty

Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December.

Season

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Year round
Dived all year.
Peak season
October to April.

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Questions about Arborek Jetty

How deep is Arborek Jetty?

It is a shallow dive, mostly under 18 metres, with plenty to see in the first few metres around the pilings.

What can you see at Arborek Jetty?

Soft corals and sponges on the pilings, big schools of fish under the jetty, and pipefish, snappers and bumphead parrotfish in the surrounding coral gardens.

Is Arborek Jetty good for beginners?

Yes. It suits every level, though the current can pick up off the end of the jetty.

Can you night dive at Arborek Jetty?

Yes. It is a popular night dive, and some trips include one at the jetty.

When is the best time to dive Arborek Jetty?

Raja Ampat is dived all year. October to April is the peak season, with calmer seas.

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