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Citrus Ridge
Colorful Gam coral slope with bright soft corals
ScubaBoat EntryIntermediate
Reef
Boat-access coral slope with bright yellow and orange soft corals, sea fans, and reef outcrops. Best for photographers and reef-watchers who are comfortable in current.
About Citrus Ridge
Citrus Ridge is a colorful coral slope off Gam where the reef rises in orange and yellow soft coral, sea fans, and outcrops rather than in a flat sand plain. The dive is boat-access and works best when the team is comfortable following the reef line through moving water, because the current can turn the site into a more energetic drift than the name suggests. It is a strong fit for photographers and reef-watchers who want bright structure, macro life, and a route that rewards steady buoyancy.
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Research Estimate At Citrus Ridge
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AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthPristine, vibrant coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedModerate
Current StrengthModerate current
Surge StrengthLight surge
Where Is Citrus Ridge?
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Citrus Ridge Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 27m
Depth Note
Published guides generally place the useful coral slope around 10-27m, with some operator writeups extending the ridge deeper.
Best Season
October to April, when the water is usually clearest and most comfortable.
Typical Conditions
A coral-covered slope with orange and yellow soft corals, sea fans, and reef outcrops. Current can be mild to moving, so it behaves like a controlled drift on better days.
Safety & Access At Citrus Ridge
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Keep current control and buoyancy tight; the site can feel like a drift dive when flow is running along the ridge.
Access Restrictions
Boat only, with roughly an hour of travel from the nearest dive center.
Legal Notes
No special legal restriction surfaced; use a local operator so the drop, current, and return timing are handled cleanly.
Local Intel For Citrus Ridge
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Best for divers who like colorful slopes, steady buoyancy, and fish-rich reef walls. The site is more rewarding when you stay on the reef line instead of fighting the water.
Freedive
Only a niche fit for very experienced freedivers because the site is boat-access and current-influenced. Scuba is the normal way to enjoy the ridge.
Snorkel
Not a primary snorkel site. The action is on the sloping reef and the water movement makes it better suited to scuba than casual surface touring.
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Wildlife at Citrus Ridge
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Citrus Ridge Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.lagaligoliveaboard.com · Liveaboard Dive Site Page
Describes a steep coral-covered slope with orange and yellow soft corals, moderate to strong currents, 10-27m depth, and 15-30m visibility.
www.originaldiving.com · Dive Travel Guide
Highlights the site's yellow, orange, pink, purple, and green soft corals, wobbegongs, barracuda, surgeonfish, and batfish.
www.southeastasiadiving.com · Regional Dive Guide
Frames Citrus Ridge as a colourful coral slope with soft corals, reef fish, and a photogenic reef environment in southern Raja Ampat.
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