Karang Patawasang
Protected Area
KK-P3K-01 KKP3K Lanyukang
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 - Karang Patawasang offers some of Komodo's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest April, May, November.
Karang Patawasang is a busy reef in Komodo, often swept by decent currents, which makes it a good drift. You'll glide past a healthy mix of hard and soft corals, with plenty of reef fish going about their day. It’s a solid choice for intermediate divers who appreciate a dynamic reef.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Karang Patawasang
Karang Patawasang Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Karang Patawasang, 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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