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East Wall

Advanced Eagle-Ray Point wall dive

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A boat-approached east-side wall with moderate current and a steep profile, East Wall is best for experienced divers who want coral walls plus shark, ray, and macro encounters.

About East Wall

East Wall is Maratua's Eagle-Ray Point: a steep east-side wall dived left shoulder to the reef. Sea fans, black corals, hard and soft coral cover, and frequent shark, ray, and macro sightings make it a classic advanced wall dive.

Research Estimate At East Wall

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VisibilityVisibility: 26m
AccessSimple entry
Coral HealthPristine, vibrant coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdedModerate
Current StrengthModerate current

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East Wall Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

30m - 35m

Depth Note

Steep wall to 30–35 m, then continues as a sandy slope.

Best Season

January to March

Typical Conditions

Moderate current, left-shoulder wall routing, about 26 m visibility, and a 30-35 m wall before the sandy slope.

Safety & Access At East Wall

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Dangerous wildlife

Safety Notes

The wall reaches 30–35 m; plan depth, gas, and ascent accordingly.

Access Restrictions

Boat-only from Nunukan, Nabucco, or nearby Maratua resorts; advanced wall profile with depth and gas planning required.

Local Intel For East Wall

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba

A common approach is to dive with the left shoulder toward the wall along the drop-off.

Freedive

Only experienced freedivers should use the shallow top of the wall in calm windows; this is primarily a scuba wall rather than a breath-hold site.

Snorkel

Snorkeling is limited to calm surface conditions near the reef edge; the main spectacle sits below the wall top.

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Wildlife at East Wall

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Recent Logged Visits At East Wall

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Dive Spot Log Averages At East Wall

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Avg. Visibility26m
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East Wall Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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East Wall Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

www.diveworldwide.com · Resort Page

Nunukan resort page that lists East Wall excursions and highlights shark, turtle, manta, and barracuda viewing.

www.maratua.com · Destination Guide

Maratua guide that brands East Wall as Eagle-Ray Point and describes the wall profile, coral growth, and current.

www.merapitours.com · Travel Operator

Tour page that names East Wall as a steep wall between Nunukan and Nabucco and lists common shark and ray encounters.

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