Arborek Jetty
A wooden pier beside the small island village of Arborek in the Dampier Strait. Current is mild, making it a popular check-dive and night-dive site, with soft corals on the pilings, mandarinfish activity around dusk, and Raja epaulette (walking) sharks often found on night dives.
Depth
5–18m
Current
Mild
Diver level
Open water
Entry
Boat
Unique features
- Mandarinfish courtship activity around sunset
- Reliable Raja epaulette (walking) shark sightings on night dives
- Suitable for beginners and check dives
Marine life at this site
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
Nocturnal — reliably found on night dives, much less likely on day dives. Not month-seasonal.
Sources & last checked
Checked July 2026
This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.
- 12 Best Dive Sites in Raja Ampat — Southeast Asia Diving
- Local Guide to Raja Ampat Dive Sites: Yenbuba Jetty — Divernet
- The Epaulette Shark: Raja Ampat's Walking Sharks — Papua Diving
Note on the data: Mandarinfish activity was sourced from a guide to the nearby Yenbuba Jetty and general mangrove-channel descriptions near Arborek, not an Arborek-specific source — worth confirming Arborek itself (vs. Yenbuba/Sauwandarek) is the best mandarinfish site before publishing. Coordinates are approximate.