Cannibal Rock - Komodo

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.

Location
Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.775000, 119.491700

Marine Protected Area: Parc national de 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 Cannibal Rock

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 Cannibal Rock

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