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Community dive guide covering the site's drift profile and experience level.
Dive Spot Guide•
The Cauldron
Fast Komodo drift dive with sharks, mantas, and coral gardens.
Local operator required
The tide window and exit timing are operator-led.
Boat-access channel dive between Gili Lawa Darat and Gili Lawa Laut. Best for experienced divers who can handle strong tides, quick route changes, and a guided drift plan.
About The Cauldron
The Cauldron is a fast-moving drift dive in North Komodo, where divers enter a channel between Gili Lawa Darat and Gili Lawa Laut, drop over reef into a bowl-like hollow, and exit through the narrow Shotgun gap. The topography shifts from coral garden to wall and sandy bowl, and the site rewards expert timing, calm buoyancy, and a guide who can read the tide.
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Research Estimate At The Cauldron
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
Where Is The Cauldron?
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Community sourced coordinates.
The Cauldron Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
The dive starts on shallow reef, drops into a bowl around 20-30 m, and exits through a narrower channel on the shallower side.
Best Season
May to October.
Typical Conditions
Strong tidal flow is the defining feature, with visibility and comfort improving in the dry season and on the right tide.
Safety & Access At The Cauldron
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Expect very strong, fast currents; this site is best suited to experienced divers comfortable in high-current conditions.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only drift dive for experienced divers who are comfortable in strong current and tide changes.
Legal Notes
Use a local Komodo operator and follow park and tide briefing rules before entering the channel.
Local Intel For The Cauldron
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Current can "shoot" divers through the site into China Shop, making it a high-adrenaline drift-style dive.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the flow and channel suit scuba drift diving.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the main action sits in the current-swept channel.
Wildlife at The Cauldron
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At The Cauldron
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At The Cauldron
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
