Pengah Kecil - Komodo

Sea Fan City, a relatively new site in the Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve, offers a solid wall dive that feels a bit different from its neighbors. Dropping in, we trace the wall's contours westward, keeping an eye out for residents like the Candy Basslet or a lurking Flamefish. The return journey is the real draw here, shallower on the shelf where massive sea fans dominate the landscape, interspersed with patches of staghorn coral. It’s an easygoing dive, topping out at 19 meters, with plenty of Black Durgons and Bermuda Chub in the shallows. Good for those who appreciate a relaxed pace and a healthy dose of coral formations.

Location
Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.586200, 119.693300
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 Pengah Kecil

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 Pengah Kecil

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