Pink Beach - Komodo

Pink Beach in Komodo is a site we keep coming back to, not for roaring currents or pelagic action, but for its quiet charm and sheer density of small, interesting things. It’s an easy, sheltered dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to slow down and really look. The name comes from the actual pink sand, tinted by microscopic red coral fragments, and that subtle colour palette extends underwater. Visibility here can vary, but even on an average day, the light plays beautifully through the water column, illuminating the surprisingly vibrant reef. We love hovering over the gentle slopes, spotting the Fringe-eye Flatheads perfectly camouflaged against the rubble, or watching for the clever Alligator Pipefish tucked among the coral branches. Look out for juvenile Black-saddled Leatherjackets, their patterns almost electric. We’ve had great luck finding Coral Catsharks here too, often resting under small ledges. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a Brownbanded Bamboo Shark, another shy resident. This isn’t a deep dive, making it ideal for longer bottom times. It’s a macro lover’s dream, a place to let your eyes adjust and pick out the intricate details. We’d suggest going in the morning before any day boats arrive from Labuan Bajo for the beach visit; it’s just more peaceful then. You’ll find Undulated Morays peering from crevices and flashes of Angelfish darting through the coral. Pink Beach offers a different kind of Komodo experience, a gentle exploration of the smaller wonders.

Location
Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.603910, 119.518400

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 Pink Beach

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 Pink Beach

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