Karang Taka Basi
Protected Area
KK di Perairan di Wilayah Kayuadi
Why dive here
With 163+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue-spotted stingrays, blue whales, seahorses, sperm whales and whale sharks - Karang Taka Basi offers some of Flores's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Karang Taka Basi in Flores offers a classic Indonesian reef dive. Expect healthy hard and soft corals, forming a busy backdrop for reef fish. It’s a solid pick for divers looking for a reliable, unhurried afternoon in the water without too much current. We’d suggest it for divers who appreciate colourful reefscapes and don’t need the big pelagic action.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Karang Taka Basi
Karang Taka Basi Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Karang Taka Basi, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-8.42, 122.42) (8km away)
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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