Indonesia
Diving in Komodo National Park
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Komodo National Park isn't just about the dragons — though the world's largest lizard is certainly a draw. Beneath the surface, the convergence of the Indian and Pacific Oceans creates one of the planet's most thrilling drift-diving destinations. North Komodo delivers adrenaline-fuelled seamount dives at Castle Rock and the pulse-racing Cauldron. Central Komodo offers the perfect balance with Manta Point's iconic cleaning stations and the coral gardens of Siaba Besar. South Komodo reveals a wild, nutrient-rich frontier — cold-water macro paradise and dense manta aggregations at Manta Alley. With a hyperbaric chamber now in Labuan Bajo (since 2018), 60+ liveaboard vessels, and daily visitor caps to protect this UNESCO World Heritage gem, Komodo is the essential bucket-list destination for serious divers.
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Conditions
21–30 °C
10–40 m
10–35 m
Strong
April-November
| Month | Summary |
|---|---|
| Jan | Warm waters in the north and central, cooler in the south. High manta activity, but visibility can be reduced by plankton blooms. Strong currents. |
| Feb | Similar to January, with consistent manta sightings. South Komodo offers good visibility for macro. Currents remain strong. |
| Mar | Manta season continues to be strong, especially in the south and central regions. Visibility starts to improve towards the end of the month. Strong currents. |
| Apr | Transition month with improving visibility across all regions. North Komodo offers excellent conditions with strong currents and pelagic action. Manta activity still good. |
| May | Excellent visibility in the north and central, with moderate currents. South Komodo experiences colder upwellings and reduced visibility, but unique macro life thrives. |
| Jun | Dry season peak for visibility in the north and central. South Komodo remains cold with plankton, attracting diverse macro species. Moderate currents overall. |
| Jul | Similar to June, with consistent clear waters in the north. Expect more crowds. South Komodo remains a macro haven with colder temperatures. |
| Aug | Continues the dry season trend with great visibility in the north. South Komodo offers unique cold-water macro. Moderate currents, but can be strong in passages. |
| Sep | Transition towards warmer waters in the south. Visibility remains excellent in the north. Manta activity starts to pick up. Moderate currents. |
| Oct | Good all-around diving with improving conditions in the south. Manta season begins to hit its stride. Strong currents in the north. |
| Nov | Beginning of the wet season, but manta sightings are high. Visibility may decrease with plankton blooms. Strong currents still prevalent. |
| Dec | Peak manta season in the south. Visibility varies with plankton, generally lower than dry season. Strong currents in many areas. |
Dive Sites (47)
Batu Bolong
5–40m · Advanced
Pinnacle diving · Drift dive · Coral garden
Bonsai
5–20m · Intermediate
Coral garden · Turtles · Unique topography
Boulders
8–25m · Intermediate
Boulder diving · Large fish sightings · Macro photography
Cannibal Rock
5–30m · Intermediate
Macro photography · Pinnacle diving · Rare species sightings
Castle Rock
5–40m · Advanced
Seamount · Drift dive · Sharks
Crystal Rock
5–35m · Advanced
Seamount · Drift dive · Sharks
End of the World
8–30m · Advanced
Wall · Pelagics · Sharks
German Flag
5–25m · Intermediate
Reef · Coral garden
Marine Life (98)
must-seeLoggerhead Turtle
must-seeBull Shark
must-seeGreat Hammerhead
must-seeGreen Sea Turtle
must-seeHawksbill Turtle
must-seeSpotted Eagle Ray
must-seeAtlantic Bottlenose Dolphin
Great Barracuda
Common Lionfish
Reef Manta Ray
Giant Oceanic Manta Ray
Grey Reef Shark
Dive Shops (37)
Scuba Junkie Liveaboards
Neptune Scuba Diving Komodo
Manta Rhei Dive Center
iDIVE Komodo
Komodo Diving Center "Red Whale"
Mako Diving Komodo
Aqura Dive
Amare Divers
Dragon Dive Komodo Booking Office
NEREN Diving Komodo - Dive Into Life
Diving First and Liveaboard
CN DIVE KOMODO
Dragon Dive Komodo Dive Resort
Uber Scuba Komodo
Blue Marlin Dive Komodo
Scuba Republic - Komodo
Scuba Go Indonesia - Komodo (Labuan Bajo)
Divers Paradise Komodo
Dive Komodo
Maika Komodo Tour & Diving - Komodo Island Tours - Komodo Boat Tours - Scuba Dive Komodo
Dive Tribe Komodo - PADI Diving Center
Azul Komodo Dive Center
Wet Frog Divers - SSI Diving Centre
Komo Dive( 코모 다이브 한국 다이빙센터)
KOMODO DIVE SHOP
Komodo Resort & Diving Club
Flores Diving Centre
Papiton Dive - Komodo Dive Center
Scuba Junkie Komodo Beach Resort
Sea Creatures Diving
Manta Dive Komodo
Bajo Dive Club
Somer Dive Center Komodo
Legend Diving Komodo
Scuba Junkie Komodo
Let's dive Komodo / Thalassa Pinisi
Komodo Adventure Dive Travel
Guides
Top 10 Komodo Dive Sites: Cauldron to Cannibal Rock
Dive with manta rays, sharks, and dragons in Komodo National Park. Compare the 10 best dive sites from Batu Bolong to Siaba Besar and pick your skill level.
Komodo Dive Guide: Drift Diving, Dragons & Mantas
Three distinct dive worlds in one UNESCO site. Complete guide to Komodo's drift diving, sites, operators, species, and 2026 permits.
Komodo Diving Conditions: Season-by-Season Guide
Water temperature 21-30°C, visibility 10-40m, currents from gentle to extreme. A month-by-month guide to Komodo's diving conditions by region.
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