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Run Island Reef

Maluku, Indonesia
Open Water suggestedCurrent, depth, remote location5–30 m (16–98 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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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 29°C (83°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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

Forecast for this hour · 16:00 · run 14 h ago
0.2 m (0.6 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 83°F · seasonal avg 84°F)

Site hazards: Current, depth, remote location

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Dive windows this week

Mon6:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Tue6:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Wed6:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 8 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Thu6:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Fri6:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 7 kn wind (0.8 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Sat6:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Sun6:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 4 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 8.0 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 02:25 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: 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.

  1. January, 85% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  2. February, 81% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  3. March, 91% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 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 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  5. May, 74% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  6. June, 67% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  7. July, 52% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  8. August, 52% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  9. September, 80% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 14 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 (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  11. November, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.5 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  12. December, 90% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 13 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

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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