Doom Island

Doom Island at a Glance

About Doom Island

Doom Island (Pulau Doom) is a small island in Sorong Bay, Southwest Papua, Indonesia, located adjacent to the port city of Sorong and used as part of the town’s harbor infrastructure.

The island is compact and walkable, with waterfront promenades and ferry piers that handle daily departures to nearby islands, including boats bound for Raja Ampat. It is commonly used by travelers as a staging point for island-hopping departures.

Historically the island has been part of the port facilities for Sorong and has developed with wharves and service buildings rather than large-scale tourism infrastructure.

Doom Island lies within Sorong Bay immediately off the city of Sorong and is reached by a short causeway or bridge from the mainland; it functions as part of the urban harbour area.

Raja Ampat gateway: Serves as one of the main embarkation points for boats to Raja Ampat, with ticket offices and boat services operating from small piers on the island.

What to See#

Ferry piers: Small waterfront and ferry piers serving departures to the Raja Ampat islands and other nearby islands in West Papua.
Waterfront viewpoint: A short pedestrian waterfront with views across Sorong Bay toward the city and harbour facilities on the mainland.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Doom Island

The drier months (May-October) generally offer more reliable boat connections and better exploring weather.

Drier months

May-October · 24-30°C

Less rain and calmer seas; better for inter-island travel and exploration.

Wet season

November-April · 24-31°C

Heavier rain and rougher seas; travel connections can be interrupted.

Weather & Climate near Doom Island

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2967 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 41 Good

Best Time to Visit

AugustSeptemberOctober

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

35°

Warmest Month

23°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Acceptable	25° - 31°	32°	190 mm	overcast	82%	2.3 m/s	2.3 extreme	12.0h
February	Good	24° - 31°	31°	178 mm	overcast	81%	2.3 m/s	2.5 extreme	12.0h
March	Acceptable	25° - 31°	32°	189 mm	overcast	81%	2.1 m/s	2.6 extreme	12.0h
April	Acceptable	25° - 31°	32°	249 mm	overcast	81%	2.1 m/s	2.5 extreme	12.0h
May	Good	25° - 31°	32°	348 mm	partly cloudy	83%	2.1 m/s	2.3 extreme	12.0h
June	Good	24° - 30°	31°	359 mm	overcast	85%	2.1 m/s	2.0 extreme	12.0h
July	Good	24° - 30°	27°	323 mm	overcast	86%	2.6 m/s	2.1 extreme	12.0h
August	Good	24° - 30°	27°	279 mm	partly cloudy	85%	2.7 m/s	2.3 extreme	12.0h
September	Good	24° - 30°	31°	255 mm	partly cloudy	84%	2.4 m/s	2.4 extreme	12.0h
October	Good	24° - 31°	31°	200 mm	partly cloudy	81%	2.3 m/s	2.4 extreme	12.0h
November	Acceptable	25° - 31°	32°	187 mm	overcast	80%	1.9 m/s	2.3 extreme	12.0h
December	Acceptable	25° - 31°	32°	210 mm	overcast	81%	1.9 m/s	2.2 extreme	12.0h

Getting There & Around

How to Get to Doom Island

Reached by local boats from the nearest mainland town or port in Southwest Papua; schedules are informal and depend on weather and local demand. Travel is typically arranged through nearby coastal transport operators.

Tips for Visiting Doom Island

Check inter-island boat schedules in advance; services can be infrequent and weather-dependent.
Explore the colonial-era buildings near the island's small port for photographic details and local history.
Bring insect repellent-coastal Papuan islands often have mosquitoes in the evenings.

Doom Island essentials