Bonsai dive site
Protected Area
Komodo
Why dive here
With 203+ marine species recorded in the area - including manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), pygmy seahorses, sea turtles and sperm whales - Bonsai dive site offers some of Komodo's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest April, May, November.
Bonsai is a Komodo site that we've always found a bit... subtle. It doesn't scream at you with massive pelagics or dizzying drift dives, but for those who appreciate the smaller, stranger things, it's absolutely fantastic. Think of it as a macro photography playground, a real treasure hunt for the patient diver. We're talking critters galore here, particularly if you’re into the truly tiny. You’ll spend your dive exploring scattered patches of coral amongst seagrass beds, feeling a gentle current often pushing you along. Keep your eyes peeled for the Bicolor Blennies darting in and out of crevices, and we’ve spotted Pink Anemonefish here more than once. The Fluted Clams and Small Giant Clams bring pops of colour to the substrate. It's not a deep dive, maybe 15 metres max, making for good bottom time. Our favourite finds have always been the Seastar Shrimp, almost perfectly camouflaged, and the Crinoid Clingfish, tiny jewels nestled amongst their hosts. It's a fantastic spot for photographers, or anyone who just wants to slow down and really look. Just remember, Bonsai demands your attention to reveal its wonders.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bonsai dive site
Bonsai dive site Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bonsai dive site, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-8.39, 119.8) (79km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.1–30.9°C
Current Speed
4.24 cm/s
Direction: NW (315°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.175 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
34.03 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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