Eagle Rock
Also known as: Batu Elang
Best time to dive
October to April
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Ghost pipefishLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Manta rayLikely
- Pygmy seahorseLikely
- SeahorseLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - current makes it primarily a scuba site, though the shallow 5 m ledge can be snorkeled in calm conditions
Safety notes
Moderate-strong currents; steep slopes falling into deep blue water
Permits & fees
Raja Ampat Marine Park Entry Permit (SIMAKSI): ~IDR 700,000 foreign / IDR 425,000 domestic, valid 12 months, covers the Wayag/Kawe conservation area; plus Visitor Entry Ticket ~IDR 1,000,000 foreign at Waisai port
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Kawe Island
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.