Komodo, Indonesia
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    Cystal Rock Dive Site

    Good diving all year

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    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 - Cystal Rock Dive Site offers some of Komodo's richest 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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Crystal Rock. What can we say? We’ve dived it more times than we can count and it still gets our hearts pumping. This isn’t a gentle drift; it’s an adrenaline shot, a full-throttle Komodo experience that earns its ‘standout’ tier. You’ll drop in, likely into a ripping current, and instantly feel the sheer power of the ocean here. The trick is to tuck in behind the pinnacle, out of the main flow, and just watch the show unfold. The sheer volume of fish is almost unbelievable. We’re talking about schools of fusiliers so thick they momentarily block out the sun, swarms of greenfish, and the occasional majestic manta cruising by in the blue. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too; those tiny crinoid clingfish are masters of disguise, and the peacock-tail anemone shrimp are always a delight. Our favourite moment is usually when the current flips, and you get to drift slowly around the rock, seeing it all from a different perspective. It’s not for the faint of heart, or those uncomfortable with strong currents. But if you're an experienced diver looking for a truly exhilarating dive, Crystal Rock delivers big time.

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    Cystal Rock Dive Site Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cystal Rock Dive Site, 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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