How deep is Run Island Reef?

Run Island Reef ranges from 5 to 30 metres deep (16–98 feet). It is a saltwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Run Island Reef a shore dive or a boat dive?

Run Island Reef is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry is recorded as a giant-stride entry. The entry area is recorded as moderately exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Run Island Reef?

Run Island Reef is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 5 to 30 metres (16–98 feet). Access is by boat, with the entry recorded as a giant-stride entry. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Run Island Reef?

The best time to dive Run Island Reef is typically September to November. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Run Island Reef?

Divers at Run Island Reef in Indonesia commonly report sightings of Anthias, Turtle, Napoleon wrasse, Hard coral, and Sweetlips. Anthias and Hard coral are recorded as common sightings, while Turtle, Napoleon wrasse, and Sweetlips are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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IntermediateBoat entry

Run Island Reef

Maluku, Indonesia

Open Water suggestedCurrent, depth, remote location5–30 m depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Run Island Reef at a glance

Run Island Reef is an intermediate boat dive site in Maluku, Indonesia with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). Typically most favorable Oct · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Anthias, Turtle, and Napoleon wrasse. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (80°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 1h ago

1.4 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 28°C

Site hazards: Current, depth, remote location

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Sat7:00–19:00

Sun7:00–19:00

Mon7:00–19:00

Tue7:00–19:00

Wed7:00–19:00

Thu7:00–19:00

Fri7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:54 · Sunrise 6:15 · Sunset 18:19

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 8.0 km from site · graded 1h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Anthias, Hard 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.

Jan85%30°C0.8 m
Feb81%29°C1.0 m
Mar91%30°C0.6 m
Apr97%30°C0.7 m
May74%29°C1.2 m
Jun67%28°C1.3 m
Jul52%27°C1.4 m
Aug52%27°C1.3 m
Sep80%28°C1.1 m
Oct100%29°C0.6 m
Nov98%30°C0.5 m
Dec90%30°C0.7 m

October hastypically 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

Fills & rentals nearby

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

Data updated June 2026

Site details

Fringing reefs around historic Run Island, the westernmost of the Banda group and once one of the world's most valuable nutmeg islands. The diving features healthy hard-coral slopes and walls with classic Banda reef fish and the chance of passing pelagics in the deeper water. A quieter, atmospheric site combining history and reef diving.

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Current, depth, remote location

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