Regional protected-area article placing Nudi Rock in the iconic Misool site set.
Misool pinnacle with macro life, coral windows, and shallow reef.
Misool pinnacle with macro life, coral windows, and shallow reef.
Nudi Rock Raja Ampat is a Misool reef pinnacle with a shallow coral ridge, windows through the rock, and two reef heads that make it a classic macro-and-wide-angle stop for photographers. The site is known for dense soft corals, abundant reef fish, and small critters on the ledges, while the shallow profile keeps the dive relaxed when current stays cooperative. A short boat ride from the jetty gets you there, so the main planning focus is tide, trim, and how much time you want to spend working the coral top rather than depth.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 24m
Depth Note
The reef top rises to within about 3 m of the surface, with the main features in the 5-20 m band and deeper water dropping farther off the reef.
Best Season
October through April, with the calmest conditions often in November through January.
Typical Conditions
Calm water and afternoon light are favored, but current and tide can change the feel of the windows and shallow ridge.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep your head clear in the windows, watch tide timing, and do not force the swim-through if current or level makes it tight.
Access Restrictions
Tide and current can change how open the windows feel, and the shallow ridge is most comfortable in calmer conditions.
Legal Notes
This sits inside a protected no-take area, so reserve and operator briefing rules apply.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow coral pinnacle with swim-through windows, soft corals, and ledges packed with macro subjects; photographers usually work the top and coral slopes.
Freediving
Freediving is only realistic on the shallow top in calm conditions; the site is primarily a scuba dive because the richest structure sits on the reef and windows.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work on the very shallow top in calm water, but the site is mainly built for scuba divers.
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
Regional protected-area article placing Nudi Rock in the iconic Misool site set.
Operator travel page with Nudi Rock depth, macro, and calm-condition notes.
Official Misool Resort dive page with jetty access and species-rich reef notes.
Independent travel guide with boat-access and open-ocean reef context.
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