Indonesia

Waisai

Waisai is a coastal town in Southwest Papua, Indonesia, serving as a gateway to the surrounding Halmahera Sea and Indonesian Coral Triangle region. The area is known for access to nearby dive sites in the Halmahera Sea, with several centers and operators typically offering day trips and liveaboard departures from regional hubs. Given the current data, there are not yet listed dive centers, and dive site activity is present in the nearby area, making Waisai a practical base for divers exploring the northern Raja Ampat and Halmahera coastlines. Water conditions are tropical, with warm temperatures and generally clear visibility off good sites, and marine life varies by site and season.

Essential information for traveling in Indonesia

About Indonesia

Sea
Savu Sea, Flores Sea, Bali Sea, Banda Sea, Telu...
Timezone
Asia/Jayapura
Languages
ID
Demonym
Indonesian
Phone prefix
+62

Practicalities

Currency
IDR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
CGK DPS MDC SOQ UPG

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Waisai

Nearby Dive Sites (17)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Waisai

The best time to dive in Waisai

The best months to dive in Waisai are from Febuary and April. Temperatures are confortable (27°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
27 °C 31 °C 4/10
02 - Feb.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
03 - Mar.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
04 - Apr.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
05 - May
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
26 °C 30 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
08 - Aug.
26 °C 30 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
26 °C 30 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 31 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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