The Crack at Pulau Babi - Flores

Yellow Wall is one of those sites we always try to hit when we're down south in Komodo. It’s a proper wall dive, dropping to 40 metres, though we often find ourselves lingering around 20-25m. The current can certainly pick up here, often a medium push, sometimes a proper rip, so you need to be comfortable in moving water. That current, though, brings in the action. The wall itself isn't a solid sheet of coral; it's a mix of reef and rubble patches, which somehow makes it feel more dynamic. We love drifting along, eyes peeled for the little stuff that really makes this place special. You'll spot High Hat Triplefins darting in and out of crevices and the vibrant Redfin Triplefin perched on coral. Keep an eye out for Castle's Morays tucked away, and if you’re lucky, a fleeting glimpse of a Green Turtle cruising past. The nudibranchs are always a highlight; the Miamira nudibranchs and sea apples add brilliant splashes of colour against the yellow sponges. For the macro enthusiasts, it’s fantastic; we've found Sidespotted Dragonets and plenty of seahares here. This is a site for divers who enjoy a drift, who like to go slow and search out the smaller, more unusual critters. It’s less about huge pelagics and more about the intricate details of the reef.

Location: Flores, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates: -8.421100, 122.495800
Type: wall

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

Nearest Dive Centres to The Crack at Pulau Babi

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 The Crack at Pulau Babi

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