Flores, Indonesia
    Laut Dalam Flores Timur

    Adonara Island

    Best months: May–Sep

    Protected Area

    Laut Dalam Flores Timur

    Why dive here

    With 163+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue-spotted stingrays, blue whales, seahorses, sperm whales and whale sharks - Adonara Island offers some of Flores's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, October, November.

    Best timeMay–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue-Spotted Stingrays, Blue Whales, Seahorses, Sperm Whales and Whale Sharks · 163+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest May, October, November
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Adonara Island, tucked away in Eastern Flores, feels like diving on the frontier. While its exact dive sites are still largely uncharted, the general area around Adonara is known for some real finds, like Magic Log, where we’ve often spotted ribbon eels and various frogfish playing hide-and-seek. Keep a keen eye out for the weedy scorpionfish, they’re masters of disguise here, and wonderpus octopuses sometimes make an appearance too. It’s a good spot for divers who enjoy a bit of exploratory diving and aren’t afraid of conditions that might be a little less predictable than established spots. Headlands and channels create a varied underwater landscape, perfect for those who appreciate the thrill of discovering something new.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Adonara Island

    Adonara Island Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Adonara Island, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-8.42, 122.42) (8km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 28.4–31°C

    Air Temperature

    29°C

    85°F

    Wind Speed

    4.45 m/s

    8.7 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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