Pangabatang South - Flores
SalaCuna is a truly special spot in Tayrona, a welcome contrast to some of the busier Santa Marta sites. We love the feeling of drifting along that gentle wall, especially when the lettuce corals are really thriving, shimmering with every tiny current. It’s not a deep dive, usually topping out around 13 metres, which gives you plenty of bottom time to really soak it all in. This site shines for its little details. Keep your eyes peeled for those Blackfin Blennies peeking out from their holes; they’re incredibly charismatic. We’ve also had some fantastic encounters with schooling jacks here, their silver bodies flashing as they swirl past. Visibility averages around 10 metres, sometimes more, sometimes a bit less, but it’s usually enough to enjoy the reef's texture and colour. We think it’s perfect for divers who appreciate a relaxed pace and aren't chasing big pelagics, preferring to explore the nooks and crannies for smaller, fascinating creatures. It’s also a great spot for photographers keen on macro subjects.
- Location
- Flores, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -8.482800, 122.461100
- Type
- reef
Marine Protected Area: Teluk Maumere
Best Time to Dive in Flores
The warmest water temperatures in Flores occur in January, averaging 30.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 30.6°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 30.6°C (air: 27.5°C)
- February: 30.6°C (air: 27.2°C)
- March: 30.6°C (air: 27.6°C)
- April: 30.6°C (air: 28.4°C)
- May: 30.6°C (air: 28.9°C)
- June: 30.6°C (air: 28.4°C)
- July: 30.6°C (air: 28.1°C)
- August: 30.6°C (air: 28.1°C)
- September: 30.6°C (air: 28.6°C)
- October: 30.6°C (air: 29.3°C)
- November: 30.6°C (air: 29.2°C)
- December: 30.6°C (air: 28.2°C)
Nearby Dive Sites in Flores
- Adonara Island
- Awalolong (reef)
- Ayer Kosambe (reef)
- Babi Island
- Flores Diving: Maumere Dive Adventures
- HONGKONG SURETY - 0m (wreck)
- Ibel D’Orange (wall)
- Karang Taka Basi (reef)
- Kojadoi Diving Exotic Coral (reef)
- Lambata Island
- LOUISANDA - 57m (wreck)
- Maumere
- OCEAN (PARTS OF) - 3m (wreck)
- Santai Divers House Reef (reef)
- South Pangah Balang
Nearest Dive Centres to Pangabatang South
Marine Life in Flores
Home to 169 recorded species including 127 reef fish, 31 hard corals, 6 seagrass & algae, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 sharks & rays, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.
Notable Species
- Staghorn coral (Acropora solitaryensis) - Hard Corals
- Branch coral (Acropora florida) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora cerealis) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora humilis) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora hyacinthus) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora secale) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora acuminata) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora hoeksemai) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora nasuta) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora tenuis) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora aculeus) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora selago) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora spicifera) - Hard Corals
- Cleaner Mimic (Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos) - Reef Fish
- Staghorn coral (Acropora yongei) - Hard Corals
- Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Table coral (Acropora clathrata) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora valida) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora austera) - Hard Corals
- Shortfin False Moray (Kaupichthys brachychirus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Pangabatang South
Based on average water temperature of 30.6°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 31°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories