Manta Point - Komodo

Patriot Reef. What a spot. We love it because it’s exactly what you picture when you think of a Fijian soft coral dive, but with a real sense of place. The highlight, for us, is that big swim-through. It starts shallow, maybe two metres down, and then just opens up, dropping you onto a sandy bottom at about 18 metres. The walls inside? Absolutely covered in yellow soft corals. They sway gently, almost glowing, as you fin through. You’ll definitely feel the current here, especially on an incoming tide, which is the prime time to dive it. When you emerge, you’re often greeted by schools of Ambon Pullers and Deep Reef Chromis. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too. Bicolor Blennies are common, as are Moorea Pygmygobies if you look closely at the sand. We’ve seen Spotted Pufferfish tucked into crevices and once, a Big-spot Angler just sitting out on a coral head. The reef top is fantastic for snorkelling, honestly some of the healthiest Staghorn and Brain Root corals you’ll see in the shallows, with plenty of Saddleback Butterflyfish flitting about. Patriot Reef is perfect for divers who appreciate vibrant soft corals and aren’t afraid of a bit of a push from the current.

Location
Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.555100, 119.581200
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: 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 Manta Point

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 Manta Point

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