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Operator dive-site page describing South Kri as an easy relaxing drift with macro life.
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South Kri
Macro-rich drift on the south side of Kri Island
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Boat access and tide-driven drifting make this best with a local Kri operator.
Boat-accessed South Kri is a current-driven Raja Ampat reef drift with macro life, schools of fish, and strong tide awareness.
About South Kri
South Kri is a south-side Kri Island drift where a sloping reef carries schools of fish past macro-rich coral and current-washed ledges. It is best dived with the tide, and the site's appeal is the mix of easy drift motion, blacktip reef sharks, bumphead parrotfish, nudibranchs, and pygmy seahorses.
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Research Estimate At South Kri
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is South Kri?
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South Kri Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 40m
Depth Note
Public guides split between a 10-25m working drift and a 40m site cap, so the depth span is broad even though the south-side drift is usually run shallower.
Best Season
Year-round; best on the right tide.
Typical Conditions
Sloping reef on Kri's south side with drift current, macro-rich coral structure, and regular schools of fish. Best when the tide and pickup plan are lined up.
Safety & Access At South Kri
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Keep a drift plan and stay comfortable with a moving pickup. Stronger tide windows can make the dive feel advanced even when the reef profile itself is forgiving.
Access Restrictions
Best handled by a Kri-area boat operator; this is a tide-driven drift dive, not a casual independent swim.
Legal Notes
Follow local Raja Ampat marine park guidance and the operator's plan for current, entry, and pickup timing.
Local Intel For South Kri
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a drift dive with good buoyancy and a plan to let the current carry the reef line. Macro photographers and wide-angle divers both have value here.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target because the drift and boat planning suit scuba better.
Snorkeling
Snorkel-friendly on calm days, but the site is still best treated as a guided boat or drift plan.
Wildlife at South Kri
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At South Kri
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At South Kri
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
