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Sauwandarek
Raja Ampat jetty reef with giant clams and turtles.
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Sauwandarek is a jetty-access Raja Ampat reef with a shallow profile, giant clams, and strong turtle and school-fish action.
About Sauwandarek
Sauwandarek is a sheltered Raja Ampat jetty dive where the shallow reef begins around the pier and then opens into a wider coral landscape. It is known for giant clams, very large turtles, schooling fish, and a calm, camera-friendly feel that works equally well for snorkeling, freediving, and easy scuba when the tide is right. The site is a compact, high-reward bay dive that stays interesting from the surface down into the reef.
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Research Estimate At Sauwandarek
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessEasy entry
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Sauwandarek?
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Sauwandarek Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 28m
Depth Note
Coral formations start very shallow off the jetty and slope seaward into the bay.
Best Season
year-round
Typical Conditions
Protected bay, shallow jetty, healthy coral, calm currents on correct tides, and abundant schooling fish.
Safety & Access At Sauwandarek
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Take care when diving beneath the jetty structure.
Access Restrictions
Use the jetty and bay access with local guidance, and time the dive for the gentler tide windows.
Legal Notes
Protect the giant clam area and follow local reef rules around the jetty and bay.
Local Intel For Sauwandarek
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Expect to spend a significant portion of the dive around and under the jetty before heading out to the surrounding reef.
Freediving
The shallow reef and sheltered bay can suit calm-day freediving.
Snorkeling
Sauwandarek is especially good for snorkeling, with shallow coral and fish life close to the surface.
Recent Logged Visits At Sauwandarek
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Sauwandarek
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
