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Mawan section covering reef structure and stronger currents around full and new moon.
Mawan Komodo
Central Komodo manta site with sandy slope and shallow bommies.
5/5
1 dive 1 diverScuba DivingSnorkelingBoatIntermediate5m - 25m
PinnacleReef
Usually dived from day boats or liveaboards as a gentle drift over a sandy reef slope, but tidal timing matters because the site can sharpen up around stronger moon phases.
About Mawan Komodo
Mawan is a small central Komodo island with a sandy slope, coral bommies, and shallow cleaning stations that draw reef mantas. It is one of the park's more approachable manta sites, mixing wide-angle encounters with turtles, reef fish, and pockets of macro life when the tide is timed well.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Current can change quickly with tide and moon phase, so this site is best dived after a proper guide briefing and with good mid-water control around the cleaning stations.
Legal Notes
Mawan is inside Komodo National Park, where tourism operates under park zoning and permit rules. Divers should expect park entry fees and operator guidance requirements.
Where Is Mawan Komodo?
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Local Intel For Mawan Komodo
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Most scuba dives at Mawan follow the slope and bommies as a relaxed drift, watching the cleaning stations from a respectful distance while checking the sand and reef holes for macro life.
Snorkeling
Snorkelers can also see mantas here.
Wildlife at Mawan Komodo
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research + Early Community Signal At Mawan Komodo
Conservative research baseline blended with 1 dive by 1 diver.
Avg. Visibility18m
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
CurrentModerate current
Recent Visits
1 community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
