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Arborek Jetty
A wooden pier beside the small island village of Arborek in the Dampier Strait.
- Depth
- 5–18m
- Current
- Mild
- Minimum level
- Open water
- Access
- Boat
The case for it
Why dive here
- Mandarinfish courtship activity around sunset
- Reliable Raja epaulette (walking) shark sightings on night dives
- Suitable for beginners and check dives
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What may rule it out
- Conditions can change. Confirm depth, current and access with a local operator.
Access and timing
Plan this through Raja Ampat
Best overall months: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Check the destination planner for operating season, wildlife and other matching sites.
Wildlife
Recorded at this site
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
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Sources & last checked
Checked July 2026
Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.
View 3 sources and checking notes
- 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.