There are several excellent dive sites down the east coast of Komodo Island where the sea transitions from the tropical northern water to the cooler southern water.Batu Tiga (Three Rocks) is located in the Lintah Strait and is exposed to extreme currents. These currents attract pelagics such as barracuda, trevally, mackeral and occasionally manta rays. Large grouper are also see. The rocks start at 5m underwater and drop down to 35m. Visibility averages 20m.Pantai Merah is also called Pink Beach because of it's nearby beach with pink sand.  This is a small critter dive around large coral outcrops and is a nice afternoon dive and a break from the strong currents of other sites. Large shoals of glass fish carpet the reef. Brush them aside to see nudibranchs, bearded scorpionfish, frogfish and seahorse. Ribbon eels can be seen poking out of the sand and rubble. Visibility is variable. It can be as good as 25m but can drop to 10m. Maximum depth is 30m.
Loh Namu peninsular on the east coast of Komodo Island is a good dive site for spotting large grouper and wrasse. Napoleon Wrasse have been almost completely fished out of Indonesian waters for the benefit of wealthy Asian restaurant diners but it is still possible to see them here. Coral trout, snapper, fusilier and butterflyfish can also be seen around boulders and small caves.
Tajung Loh Sera off the south east coast is subject to the cooler south Komodo waters. This is a great dive site to see big fish such as tuna, giant trevally, barracuda, bumphead parrotfish and grouper. Turtles can also be seen here as can moray eels, lionfish and scorpionfish. Currents can be strong but shelter can be found around the rocks. Maximum depth is 30m. |
