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Ai Island Wall (Pulau Ai)

Maluku, Indonesia
Open Water suggestedCurrent on the wall, depth5–35 m (16–115 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Ai Island Wall (Pulau Ai) at a glance

Ai Island Wall (Pulau Ai) is an intermediate boat dive site in Maluku, Indonesia with depths of 5–35 m (16–115 ft). Typically most favorable Oct · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Hard coral, Soft coral, and Reef shark. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:12

Forecast for this hour · 15:00 · run 13 h ago
0.1 m (0.5 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — under a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 29°C ( · Forecast 84°F · seasonal avg 84°F)

Site hazards: Current on the wall, depth

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Dive windows this week

Mon6:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Tue6:00–19:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Wed6:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 9 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Thu6:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 7 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Fri6:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 7 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Sat6:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Sun6:00–19:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 3 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 5:36 · Sunrise 5:57 · Sunset 18:12 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.8 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 02:17 GMT+9

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Hard coral, Soft coral, Fusiliers
Best time: September to November

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  2. February, 85% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  3. March, 95% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  4. April, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.9 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  5. May, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  6. June, 76% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  7. July, 61% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  8. August, 65% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  9. September, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  10. October, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  11. November, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.3 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  12. December, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots

October has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

A steep, healthy wall fringing Pulau Ai in the western Banda Islands, regarded as one of the best wall dives in the group. The reef top is rich in hard coral before dropping into a sheer face covered with sea fans and soft corals, frequented by schooling fish and the occasional reef shark or Napoleon wrasse. Visibility is typically excellent.

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Current on the wall, depth

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