Wainilu
Protected Area
Komodo
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 - Wainilu offers some of Komodo's richest muck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest April, May, November.
Wainilu in Komodo always feels a bit like a treasure hunt. It's a relatively shallow, sandy slope, and while it might not have the dramatic coral walls of some other Komodo sites, it’s brilliant for macro life. We often find ourselves spending ages here, eyes peeled for the little guys. Look for the Shimada's pygmygoby darting around, or a bicolor blenny peeking out from its hole. We've even spotted shortnose river garfish cruising by in the bluer water, a bit of a surprise. It’s perfect for photographers or anyone who loves to slow down and really observe the smaller creatures.
Typical Wainilu Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Wainilu
Wainilu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wainilu, 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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