Diving in Komodo

Explore 123 dive sites in Komodo, Indonesia. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Komodo

The warmest water temperatures in Komodo occur in November, averaging 30.3°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 27.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 29.2°C
  • February: 28.9°C
  • March: 29.4°C
  • April: 29.7°C
  • May: 29.4°C
  • June: 28.9°C
  • July: 28.1°C
  • August: 27.9°C
  • September: 28.2°C
  • October: 29.2°C
  • November: 30.3°C
  • December: 30.2°C

Marine Life in Komodo

Home to 220 recorded species including 95 reef fish, 92 hard corals, 13 seagrass & algae, 5 sharks & rays, 4 sea cucumbers, 3 clams & mussels.

Dive Site Difficulty in Komodo

Komodo has 3 beginner, 1 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Komodo

Based on average water temperature of 29.1°C, currents 5 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°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

Marine Protected Areas in Komodo

  • Komodo - National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Komodo - UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • Take Bone Rate - Marine National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Tujuh Belas Pulau - Nature Recreation Park (IUCN Category V)
  • Parc national de Komodo - World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • KAWASAN KONSERVASI PERAIRAN DAERAH PULO PASI GUSUNG KABUPATEN SELAYAR - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • KK Gili Banta - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • KK di Perairan di Wilayah Kayuadi - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • KK Pulau Kelapa - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KK Teluk Cempi - Sanctuary (IUCN Category Ia)
  • KK Labuhan Bajo Timur Laut - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KK Liukang Tangaya - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • KK di Perairan di Wilayah Pasi Gusung - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)

Getting to Komodo - Nearest Airports

  • Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU), Bima - 157 km away, approx 187 min travel time
  • Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG), Makassar - 291 km away, approx 333 min travel time
  • Lombok International Airport (LOP), Mataram (Pujut, Lombok Tengah) - 408 km away, approx 460 min travel time

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