Lambata Island
Protected Area
KK Lembata II
Why dive here
With 163+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue-spotted stingrays, blue whales, seahorses, sperm whales and whale sharks - Lambata Island offers some of Flores's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Lambata Island in Flores always delivers. Head to the tip near Lamalera Village; it’s a spot we could dive for days, finding something new each time. We’ve often seen reef shark shadows in the blue, drawing us deeper before working our way back up through the coral slopes and giant boulders. Expect plenty of fusiliers, angelfish, and a good variety of parrotfish – and keep an eye out on the gorgonian fans for pygmy seahorses. This site is excellent for divers who appreciate a slow drift and want to spot smaller critters alongside regular reef action.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lambata Island
Lambata Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lambata Island, 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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