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Blue Magic
A submerged seamount in open water in the Dampier Strait, between Kri Island and the Waigeo mainland.
- Depth
- 8–30m
- Current
- Strong
- Minimum level
- Advanced open water
- Access
- Boat
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The case for it
Why dive here
- Manta ray cleaning station (oceanic and reef mantas both reported)
- Reliable wobbegong shark sightings on the reef
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What may rule it out
- Advanced open water certification is the stated minimum.
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
Seen around Raja Ampat
rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak seasondestination closed
These are destination-level records, not confirmed sightings at Blue Magic.
Reef manta ray
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | peak season |
| February | peak season |
| March | peak season |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | peak season |
Whale shark
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Pygmy seahorse
| 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 |
Tasselled wobbegong shark
| 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 |
Mandarinfish
| 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 2 sources and checking notes
- Blue Magic Raja Ampat: Dive with Manta Rays & Sharks, Papua Diving
- 12 Best Dive Sites in Raja Ampat, Southeast Asia Diving
Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate (positioned between Kri and Waigeo per source descriptions), not GPS-surveyed.