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Raja Ampat shore reef with calm training water.
Raja Ampat shore reef with calm training water.
Kabui Reef is a sheltered Raja Ampat shore dive on a sandy bottom with reef patches and coral bombies. It works well as a calm training and refreshment site, with shallow reef edges, easy laps around coral heads, and good chances for turtles, rays, and night critters after dark. The protected bay keeps the water comfortable for snorkel and check-out dives, but buoyancy matters around the coral bombies.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 12m
Depth Note
Sandy bottom with reef patches and coral bombies; the site maxes out around 12 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calm days preferred.
Typical Conditions
Calm, current-free conditions with a sandy bottom and reef patches.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Secluded beach access and a shore entry; treat it as a protected-training site rather than an open-water jump-in.
Legal Notes
Follow Raja Ampat park, guide, and local reef-protection rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for training courses and refreshers, as well as gentle reef dives.
Freediving
The shallow sandy bottom and calm water make it workable for controlled freediving on a conservative line.
Snorkeling
The shallow reef patches and calm water also suit relaxed snorkeling, especially when you stay off the coral heads.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Waisai dive-center page used for operator support and site rotation context.
Short video placing Kabui Reef in the Kabui / Raja Ampat area.
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