Mini Wall
Protected Area
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 - Mini Wall offers some of Komodo's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest April, May, November.
Mini Wall is one of those sites we always recommend to newer divers in Komodo, and frankly, anyone who appreciates taking it slow. Don't expect screaming currents or huge pelagics here; this is a spot for settling in and letting the details emerge. The wall itself isn't massive, dropping to about 30 metres, but it’s absolutely smothered in a stunning variety of corals – we've seen everything from delicate thin birdsnest to big, chunky brain corals and vibrant starflowers. We love Mini Wall for its relaxed pace and excellent macro life. Keep your eyes peeled for hairy squat lobsters tucked into crannies, a surprising number of nudibranchs, and those cool chocolate chip sea stars clinging to the reef. Turtles often cruise by, and you’ll usually spot some sleepy groupers or a well-camouflaged scorpionfish. Visibility averages a comfortable 16 metres, making it easy to focus on the smaller wonders without feeling rushed. It's a genuinely lovely, easy dive, perfect for photographers or anyone wanting a gentle introduction to Komodo's incredible reefs.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mini Wall
Mini Wall Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mini Wall, 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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