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Batu Lima front-of-resort description with soft corals, purple corals, nudibranchs, trevallies, and blacktip/whitetip reef sharks.
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Batu Lima
Batu Lima: five rocks, coral gardens, sharks, and mantas.
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Local operator required
Use a local Raja Ampat operator that can time the current and choose the right side of the rocks.
Boat reef with five rock formations; time the current, then work the coral gardens and rocky ledges for fish and sharks.
About Batu Lima
Batu Lima, meaning Five Rocks, is a boat-access Raja Ampat reef built from five connected rock formations with slopes, ledges, canyons, and coral gardens. It is a repeat-visit site for divers who want schools of fish, reef sharks, mantas in season, and a reef profile that keeps changing as you move from the rocks to the shallows.
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Research Estimate At Batu Lima
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Batu Lima?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Batu Lima Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 24m
Depth Note
Maximum depth is around 24 m when descending on the north-eastern side.
Best Season
Year-round; manta sightings are seasonal, but the reef works throughout the dive season.
Typical Conditions
Reef dive with slopes, ledges, canyons, and coral gardens among five interconnected rock formations.
Safety & Access At Batu Lima
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; best planned with a local guide who can time the tide and current.
Legal Notes
Follow Raja Ampat marine park rules and mooring guidance; avoid anchor damage around the rocks.
Local Intel For Batu Lima
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A dive on the north-eastern side can reach about 24m, with slopes, ledges, caves, and coral gardens through the site.
Freediving
Freediving is only practical on the shallower rock-top sections and is best left to calm, high-tide conditions.
Snorkeling
High tide can open passages between the rocks, but the best diving is still on scuba.
Wildlife at Batu Lima
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Batu Lima
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Batu Lima
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
