Outside - Komodo

Rolly’s Reef is about a twenty-minute boat ride west of Papatura, a good option if you’re staying up that way. It’s an overhanging wall, and we always find it’s easier to just drift along with the current, whichever way it’s running. Go in the morning if you can, the sun really lights up the reef then, otherwise, it can be a bit shady later in the day. You’ll see plenty of the larger reef fish here, think Red Bass and Coral Trout, even some curious reef sharks occasionally. There are a few nice swim-throughs too. Max depth is 24m, and on an average day, visibility runs around 9m. Just keep an eye on the wind, it can kick up a bit of swell if it’s blowing in the wrong direction.

Location
Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-6.443200, 120.511900
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: KK di Perairan di Wilayah Pasi Gusung

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 Outside

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 Outside

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