Karang Pamalu - Komodo

Karang Pamalu sits on the eastern side of Komodo, and while it might not get the same hype as some of the southern sites, it delivers a really solid coral dive. We’ve seen healthy hard and soft corals here, with plenty of the usual reef fish cruising through. It’s generally a pretty relaxed dive, making it a good choice if you're looking for something less demanding than Komodo's famous current-swept drifts. We'd suggest it for divers who appreciate a healthy reef without the adrenaline.

Location
Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-5.156667, 119.183890
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: KK-P3K-01 KKP3K Lanyukang

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 Karang Pamalu

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 Karang Pamalu

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