Arborek Jetty’s location is perfect for those wishing to explore both the macro wonders of the area and the occasional larger pelagic visitors.
Arborek Jetty is located off the North coast of Arborek Island, in the heart of Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat. This small village jetty offers a unique dive experience that combines easy access with rich underwater biodiversity.
Its location is perfect for those wishing to explore both the macro wonders of the area and the occasional larger pelagic visitors. The maximum depth at Arborek Jetty is around 18 meters (59 feet), making it a shallow and accessible dive site that is suitable for all levels of divers, from beginners to advanced.
Most of the dive occurs at shallower depths, offering plenty of opportunities for close-up encounters with a variety of marine life.
Arborek Jetty features a mix of sandy bottoms, coral gardens, and artificial structures such as the jetty pilings themselves.
The surrounding coral gardens are teeming with marine life, while the structure of the jetty provides an excellent backdrop for macro photography, over time colourful soft corals have grown on the pylons and swarms of fish gather here.
The site is protected from stronger currents, making it a good choice for relaxed, shallow dives. Do be warned though that sometimes these currents can pick up depending on the tides so planning night dives here around that is very important.
Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 25 meters (33 to 82 feet), although it can vary depending on the time of year and weather conditions.
Arborek Jetty is particularly well-suited for macro photographers and divers who enjoy critter hunting.
The site is renowned for its wide variety of small, well-camouflaged marine life, making it a perfect destination for those looking to capture intricate underwater moments.
Beginners will also find it ideal due to its shallow depths and calm conditions, while more experienced divers can enjoy the occasional larger pelagic sightings.
Arborek Jetty is rich in marine life, offering both macro and pelagic encounters. The jetty itself is home to an array of critters including electric clams, frogfish (with some well-camouflaged specimens), and pipefish.
The surrounding coral gardens are filled with snappers, surgeonfish, and bumphead parrotfish. Visitors may also spot angelfish, barracudas, sweetlips, and giant clams.
For macro lovers, there are nudibranchs in abundance, along with Pontohi and Severns pygmy seahorses. Other fascinating creatures include octopus, hermit crabs, and shrimp, making the site a great spot for a detailed, close-up dive.
The site is also frequented by larger species such as manta rays, wobbegong sharks, and the occasional tuna or batfish passing through.
Diving this site is pretty basic. We drop in to the water in front of the Jetty to start. Here we can explore between the pylons for a while before making our way down the sandy slope.
Down at 15 meters we start to encounter some impressive tall bommies. These are particularly impressive on a night dive during spawning, when they look like giant smokestacks of chimneys shooting their clouds of gametes into the ocean.
We will then descend a little further to 18 meters and keep the sandy slope and reef on our right-hand side to start exploring the area.
We will know when we have hit the end of the reef and island when the current picks up, at which time we will switch direction back by placing the reef on our left-hand side. Raising our profile as we go, we will explore the shallower parts of the reef and sandy slope that we have not seen yet as we make our way back up to the jetty pylons.
We will finish our dive with a 5 meter safety stop at the jetty pylons for another chance to grab some of those amazing shallow water photos or just take in the beauty of the site with your own eyes.
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Topography: Jetty and Sloping Reef.
Max Depth: 18 meters.
Typical Current: Mild to Strong (Very Variable).
Best For: A Great Day or Night Time Jetty Dive next to a Beautiful Tranquil Village.
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