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Sardine Reef
Sardine Reef is Raja Ampat’s fish-packed boat drift reef.
Boat-access Raja Ampat drift reef with a shallow top, steep slope, and strong current; best for advanced divers who want big fish and vivid coral.
About Sardine Reef
Sardine Reef is a boat-access Raja Ampat reef hill in the Dampier Strait, famous for dense fish action and rich coral growth. The reef rises from a deeper slope to a shallow top, so the dive feels like a moving vertical scene rather than a flat reef tour. It suits advanced divers who are happy to time the current and want a high-energy drift with sharks, schooling fish, and vivid coral structure.
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Research Estimate At Sardine Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentVery strong current
Where Is Sardine Reef?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Sardine Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Sardine Reef is a submerged reef hill with a top around 5 m, a median around 18 m, and a bottom around 30 m.
Best Season
Year-round, but dive it on a falling current window rather than by month.
Typical Conditions
Open-ocean reef on an underwater hill; usually a drift dive, with currents meeting and splitting around the reef.
Safety & Access At Sardine Reef
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Plan the dive on the right current window and be ready for a proper drift profile.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; best dived on a falling current (E-W) and with advanced experience.
Local Intel For Sardine Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Dive it on a falling current to get the best drift through the reef.
Wildlife at Sardine Reef
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Sardine Reef
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Sardine Reef
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
