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Chicken Reef
Current-swept Raja Ampat reef with heavy fish action
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Reef
Local operator required
A local guide is the safest way to hit the current window and keep the team on the reef line.
Boat reef with strong flow, coral-covered limestone, and both schooling fish and macro critters. Best when the current window is planned tightly.
About Chicken Reef
Chicken Reef is a current-swept Raja Ampat reef where the dive starts on coral-covered limestone and works through a fish-rich slope rather than a flat sand lane. Strong flow is part of the site identity, so the best dives are planned around tide and a tight group, with the wall-and-spire terrain rewarding divers who can stay controlled while the current brings in the action. It is a boat-first reef that favors sharp timing, calm buoyancy, and a willingness to let the site shape the route.
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Research Estimate At Chicken Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedFew visitors
Current StrengthVery strong current
Surge StrengthModerate surge
Where Is Chicken Reef?
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Chicken Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 20m
Depth Note
Guides vary from 10-20m for the main action to deeper current-swept sections; the draft keeps the commonly used working band.
Best Season
Year-round, with slack or slower current windows preferred.
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef with coral-covered limestone, strong current, and heavy fish schools. The site can be extremely rewarding when the timing is right.
Safety & Access At Chicken Reef
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Strong currents are a known feature of this site; plan the dive accordingly.
Access Restrictions
Boat only, and the route depends on current timing and a controlled group plan.
Legal Notes
No special legal restriction surfaced; use a local guide and follow the tide plan because the site is current-aware.
Local Intel For Chicken Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
This is a scuba-first site. Divers should be comfortable managing strong flow, staying streamlined, and moving as a group along the reef structure.
Freedive
Not a primary freedive site because the current can move quickly and the route is better managed on scuba.
Snorkel
Not a practical snorkel site; the current and boat drop make it a diver's reef rather than a casual surface swim.
Chicken Reef Dive Conditions Planner
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Wildlife at Chicken Reef
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Recent Logged Visits At Chicken Reef
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Avg. Visibility20m
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Chicken Reef Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Chicken Reef Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
kkprajaampat.com · Conservation Authority Safety Page
Warns that Chicken Reef can have a rip current during strong falling tide that may sweep divers off the reef and into open water.
moceanbeachresort.com · Regional Dive Guide
Describes Chicken Reef as jagged limestone spires with 2-3 knot surges, 30m visibility, and Napoleon wrasse.
www.lagaligoliveaboard.com · Liveaboard Dive Site Page
States that Chicken Reef sees moderate to strong currents, with most action between 10m and 20m and visibility around 15m-30m.
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