Cannibal Rock
Protected Area
Parc national de 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 - Cannibal Rock offers some of Komodo's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest April, May, November.
Cannibal Rock, just south of Rinca, is one of those sites that always delivers. You’ll spot the breaking waves above the pinnacle, a subtle hint of the action below. Drop in, and you’re immediately enveloped by the sheer volume of soft corals-purples, pinks, and oranges just explode from the rock. Look for pygmy seahorses tucked into gorgonians, and keep an eye out for nudibranchs, often in shades we’ve never seen anywhere else. It’s a site that rewards a slower pace, letting you really appreciate the smaller critters, though we’ve also seen schooling snappers drift by in the mild currents. A good pick for macro lovers who appreciate a vibrant, lively reef.
Typical Cannibal Rock Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cannibal Rock
Cannibal Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cannibal Rock, 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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