pantai pinang - Komodo

Sali Bay East Freestyle offers a drift dive with a bit of a kick. We’re talking about a headland here, so expect that current to push you along, sometimes with a surprising vertical tug. It’s certainly not a site for stopping to photograph every nudibranch, but rather for gliding past the wall, keeping an eye out for Blacktip Reef Sharks patrolling the deeper sections. Visibility averages around 16 metres, which is decent for the pace. If you enjoy a good drift and don’t mind a bit of a workout, it’s a fun ride to see the usual suspects, plus a chance to spot species like the Blackbelly Pygmygoby if you can slow down enough.

Location
Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-6.432400, 120.504800
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 pantai pinang

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 pantai pinang

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