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Coral growth, ledges, and shallow-slope texture.
Dive Spot Guide•
Pengah Kecil
Current-driven Komodo reef with coral, walls, and macro life.
Local operator required
The guide needs to choose the side of the island based on current direction.
Pengah Kecil is a central Komodo reef-and-wall site where current direction shapes the dive, and coral-rich slopes hold both macro life and bigger fish.
About Pengah Kecil
Pengah Kecil is a compact central Komodo island dive with steep walls, slopes, and plateaus that change character with the tide. Coral-covered ridges and ledges support dense marine life, from macro critters tucked into coral heads to schooling fish moving in the blue. This is a boat dive that rewards good buoyancy, guide-led planning, and a flexible approach to exposure and current.
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Research Estimate At Pengah Kecil
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Pengah Kecil?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Pengah Kecil Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
The site spans a shallow slope down to about 30 m, with the route chosen around the current.
Best Season
April to November; March to October is often a strong window in central Komodo.
Typical Conditions
Steep slopes and plateaus with coral ridges, medium-to-strong current, and visibility that can vary by day.
Safety & Access At Pengah Kecil
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Currents can be strong; divers should stay on the section sheltered from the current and follow the guide's lead.
Access Restrictions
Best for intermediate-advanced divers when current is manageable.
Legal Notes
Follow Komodo National Park rules and dive with a guide.
Local Intel For Pengah Kecil
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Drift-focused slope and wall diving with coral ridges, schooling fish, and a route that changes with the current.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the site is a current-driven scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site because the best features sit on deeper structure and current-exposed slopes.
Wildlife at Pengah Kecil
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Pengah Kecil
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pengah Kecil
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
