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Mawan section covering reef structure and stronger currents around full and new moon.
Dive Spot Guide•
Mawan Komodo
Central Komodo manta site with sandy slope and shallow bommies.
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1 dive 1 diverUsually 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.
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Research + Early Community Signal At Mawan Komodo
Conservative research baseline blended with 1 dive by 1 diver.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Mawan Komodo?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Mawan Komodo Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
Public site guides place the shallow cleaning area around 5 m, with the sandy slope and channel running down to roughly 20-30 m depending on route.
Best Season
Year-round, with larger manta encounters often reported from December to March and clearer central Komodo water more common from March to September.
Typical Conditions
A sandy coral slope with shallow bommies, frequent manta activity, and light-to-moderate drift in ordinary conditions that can build significantly on stronger tides.
Safety & Access At Mawan Komodo
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
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.
Recent Logged Visits At Mawan Komodo
1 community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Mawan Komodo
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
Total Logs1
Unique Divers1
