White Angels - Komodo

White Angels, just off the northwest point of Gili Banta, can be a great way to kick off a Komodo dive day. We usually aim to get in early, that's when the pelagics really come out to feed in the swift currents. You start in a calm, shallow bay, then it drops pretty quickly to 35m and deeper. There's a bit of a swim against the current to get around the corner, but then you're just cruising, carried along by the flow. Keep an eye out for queen mackerel and yellowtail fusiliers zipping past. It’s a classic Komodo drift, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of pace and don't mind a current.

Location
Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.533300, 119.575000

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 White Angels

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 White Angels

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