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Independent site guide with visibility, marine life, and current notes.
Dive Spot Guide•
Castle Rock Komodo
North Komodo pinnacle with sharks, trevallies, and strong current.
Advanced boat dive in open water; expect a negative entry, a fast descent, and current-led positioning on the pinnacle.
About Castle Rock Komodo
Castle Rock Komodo is an exposed north-Komodo pinnacle that rises out of open blue water and drops away quickly on every side. The site is built around current-led action, with sharks, giant trevallies, barracuda, and dense fusilier schools working the edges of the rock. It is a demanding boat dive that rewards quick descent, good buoyancy, and a guide who can read the flow.
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Research Estimate At Castle Rock Komodo
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Castle Rock Komodo?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Castle Rock Komodo Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 30m
Depth Note
The summit sits a few meters below the surface, and the surrounding sea floor drops to around 30m or a little beyond.
Best Season
April to October, with July and August the strongest months for weather and sea conditions.
Typical Conditions
Open-water pinnacle with strong currents, blue-water entries, and a fast-moving school-and-shark environment.
Safety & Access At Castle Rock Komodo
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Use a negative entry, descend quickly, and stay on the lee side of the pinnacle; this is not a site to linger in the blue on your own.
Local Intel For Castle Rock Komodo
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A current-focused pinnacle dive that starts with a blue-water entry and quick descent to the main feature.
Freediving
Not a freedive site in practice; the exposed blue-water setup and strong current make this a scuba-only dive.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the summit is still in a strong-current open-water setting.
Recent Logged Visits At Castle Rock Komodo
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Castle Rock Komodo
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
