Batu Tiga - Komodo

Batu Tiga is one of those Komodo sites where you just hold on and enjoy the ride. It’s a proper drift, often with a ripping current, making it an advanced dive for those comfortable moving with the water. We usually drop in, descend quickly, and watch the reef fly by. The sheer volume of fish here is what keeps us coming back – we've seen schools of giant trevally so thick they momentarily block out the sun, and barracuda walls that stretch into the blue. Mantas are a frequent sight, gliding in the current, sometimes just cruising past, sometimes stopping for a clean. We’ve also had fantastic encounters with Napoleon wrasse and bumphead parrotfish cruising the deeper sections. Our pick for timing? Mid-morning, if the tides are right. The light penetration really makes the corals pop, though honestly, with the speed you’re often moving, it's more about the pelagics. Visibility averages around 15 metres, which is plenty when you're watching the big stuff. It’s not a site for macro, it’s all about the wide-angle thrills and the rush of being part of the ocean's flow.

Location
Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.595000, 119.580200
Type
drift

Marine Protected Area: Komodo

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Komodo

Nearest Dive Centres to Batu Tiga

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.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Batu Tiga

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