Sangeang Island
Protected Area
KK Gili Banta
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 - Sangeang Island offers some of Komodo's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest April, May, November.
Sangeang is a bit of a detour from the main Komodo action, an active volcanic island that’s pretty striking above the surface with its lava ridges. Underwater, at sites like Bubble Reef, you’ll find some real character. We’ve seen healthy mixes of soft and hard corals here, along with those fascinating black corals that feel unique to volcanic areas. Keep an eye out for the white stinging hydroids and plenty of anemones; it’s a good spot for macro life and generally offers warm water with good visibility. It suits divers looking for something a little different, a break from the usual Komodo drift dives, and who appreciate a healthy reef.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sangeang Island
Sangeang Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sangeang Island, 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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