Place to visit
Manta Ridge, Indonesia: what it is and when to go
Manta Ridge is a dive site in Indonesia. Interests: Diving. The best time to visit is April to September. There are about 12 h 02 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Dive site · Diving
- Where
- Indonesia
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LOP Mataram (Pujut, Lombok Tengah), 1,826 km as the crow flies
- Depth
- 5-20 m
- Coordinates
- -0.5617, 130.53735
What it is and where
Manta Ridge is a dive site in Indonesia.
Its coordinates are -0.5617, 130.53735; the nearest main airport is Lombok International Airport (LOP, Mataram (Pujut, Lombok Tengah)), 1,826 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Depth
- 5-20 m
It is one of the Diving places in Indonesia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Manta Ridge is April to September.
- JanPossible12:02
- FebPossible12:01
- MarPossible12:00
- AprBest time11:59
- MayBest time11:58
- JunBest time11:58
- JulBest time11:58
- AugBest time11:59
- SepBest time12:00
- OctPossible12:01
- NovPossible12:02
- DecPossible12:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 02 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Indonesia
To enter Indonesia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Indonesia checklist. Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything · 110 police · 118 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Arborek Dive ShopDive site2.2 km
- Batu LautDive site4.6 km
- Teluk BesirBay in Indonesia9.0 km
- Otdima ReefDive site11 km
- GA's FlashDive site11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Indonesia guide.
More in Indonesia: Diving
- HMAS Perth: 1934 Perth-class light cruiser
- USAT Liberty: United States Army cargo ship torpedoed by Japanese submarine and beached on the island of Bali
- Cust Reef: reef in Malaysia
- Erzherzog Reef: reef in Malaysia
- Friedrich Reef: reef in Malaysia
- Terumbu Balung: reef in Malaysia
Every Indonesia place under Diving, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Manta Ridge?
It is a dive site in Indonesia.
When is the best time to visit Manta Ridge?
April to September. There are about 12 h 02 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Manta Ridge?
The nearest main airport is Lombok International Airport (LOP), 1,826 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Indonesia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Indonesia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Arborek Dive Shop, Batu Laut, Teluk Besir. The rest is in the Indonesia guide.
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