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Francisco Reef
Sheltered sloping reef with macro life and wobbegong potential.
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Francisco Reef is accessed by boat in central Raja Ampat and is typically dived through resort or local operator boats.
Usually reached by a short boat ride in Dampier Strait, Francisco Reef suits relaxed reef dives and guided snorkel visits when tides and weather keep conditions calm.
About Francisco Reef
Francisco Reef is a sheltered Dampier Strait reef dive built around a shallow rock, coral slope, and a series of bommies and overhangs that reward a slow, observant pace. It is best known as an easygoing site where anthias and fusiliers fill the water column while divers search the reef for blue-spotted stingrays, pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefish, and resting wobbegongs.
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Research Estimate At Francisco Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
Where Is Francisco Reef?
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Francisco Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 25m
Depth Note
Public operator and directory sources describe Francisco Reef as a shallow sloping reef dive that starts very shallow and reaches about 25 m at the deeper end.
Best Season
Francisco Reef is generally dived year-round, with many Raja Ampat operators favoring the calmer, clearer period from about May to September for broad reef diving in Dampier Strait.
Typical Conditions
Expect a coral slope with bommies and overhangs, usually none to mild current, and generally workable visibility that improves in the lower-nutrient months.
Safety & Access At Francisco Reef
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Take care when peering under overhangs in the shallows.
Local Intel For Francisco Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is usually run as a relaxed multilevel reef dive with an easy boat drop, a shallow start, and plenty of time to hunt for macro life around coral structure and ledges.
Snorkeling
The shallow top of the reef and generally gentle conditions can make Francisco Reef workable for guided snorkel visits in calm weather.
Wildlife at Francisco Reef
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Francisco Reef
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Francisco Reef
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
