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Depth band and lee-side route detail from a Komodo dive guide.
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Batu Bolong
Batu Bolong is Komodo's current-fed pinnacle.
Boat dive in central Komodo National Park between Tatawa Kecil and Komodo Island, best handled with a guide who can pick the lee side and tide window.
About Batu Bolong
Batu Bolong is Komodo's famous hollow-rock pinnacle between Tatawa Kecil and Komodo Island, rising from a tidal channel where the reef top, walls, and blue water all change fast with the current. The site is known for strong flow, a sheltered lee side on the right tide, and hard coral that supports dense schools of reef fish, so it is best planned as a guided boat dive with slack-tide timing and careful buoyancy.
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Batu Bolong Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m+
Depth Note
Described as having a depth range suitable for various skill levels, but no numeric depths provided.
Best Season
April through November is usually easier for Komodo trips, but Batu Bolong still depends more on tide than month.
Typical Conditions
Strong current, exposed blue water, a protected lee on the right tide, and high fish activity around the rock.
Safety & Access At Batu Bolong
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Stay with the guide, keep trim close to the reef, and skip the site if the current or surface chop is running hard.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan around slack tide and a guided lee-side route rather than a shore entry.
Legal Notes
Follow Komodo National Park rules and the operator briefing for the day.
Local Intel For Batu Bolong
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for experienced divers who are comfortable in current and close reef navigation; the sheltered side gives the main route.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive target because of the current and exposed blue-water setting; only consider it with expert local supervision.
Snorkeling
Surface snorkeling can work in very calm windows, but the site is mainly a guided scuba pinnacle.
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Batu Bolong
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