When is the best time to dive Sawandarek?

The typical diving season is January to December. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Indonesia · Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat

Sawandarek

Q: Is Sawandarek good for snorkelling?

Yes - snorkelling is viable here. Yes - one of the best easy snorkel sites in Dampier Strait, with resident green turtles

Also known as: Sawandarek Jetty

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

Grey reef sharkLikely
Manta rayPossible
Sea turtlePossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - one of the best easy snorkel sites in Dampier Strait, with resident green turtles

Safety notes

Minimal - shallow, gentle site; watch for local boat traffic near the village jetty

Permits & fees

Raja Ampat Marine Park Entry Permit (SIMAKSI): ~IDR 700,000 foreign / IDR 425,000 domestic, valid 12 months; plus Visitor Entry Ticket ~IDR 1,000,000 foreign at Waisai port

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Mansuar Island/Sorong

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.