10-30m
    Komodo, Indonesia
    Parc national de Komodo

    Cannibal Rock

    Good diving all year

    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.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeManta Rays, Mobula Rays (Devil Rays), Pygmy Seahorses, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 203+ species recorded
    Water28-30°C · warmest April, May, November
    CharacterPinnacle dive · max 10-30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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)

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    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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