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Dramatic pinnacle with caves and swim-throughs, excellent fish life, manageable currents.
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Pillarsteen
Exposed South Komodo wall dive with pillars, caves, and rich marine life.
Local operator required
Boat access, timing, and rough-weather calls are operator-dependent; use a local guide or liveaboard.
Remote boat-access site near south Padar with steep volcanic walls, swim-throughs, soft corals, and enough exposure to keep it squarely in the advanced scuba lane.
About Pillarsteen
Pillarsteen is a remote South Komodo wall and swim-through site near the southeast tip of Padar Island. It is reached by boat and is best treated as an advanced scuba dive: steep volcanic pillars, overhangs, soft-coral walls, and exposed corners can bring surge or downcurrents, but the site rewards calm-weather visits with excellent structure and rich marine life.
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Research Estimate At Pillarsteen
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeStrong surge
Where Is Pillarsteen?
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Pillarsteen Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 30m
Depth Note
The main wall is described as starting shallow and running down to roughly 30m, with some guides describing deeper variations.
Best Season
October to April, especially the calmer South Komodo season.
Typical Conditions
An exposed wall dive with steep volcanic topography, swim-throughs, and a marine profile that is much stronger in calm windows than in rough ones.
Safety & Access At Pillarsteen
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentStrong currentSurge
Safety Notes
Stay with the guide, keep tight buoyancy through the walls and swim-throughs, and skip the site when swell, chop, or surge is up.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; no shore entry. The site is best with a local guide or liveaboard, and rough weather can make it unsuitable.
Legal Notes
Inside Komodo National Park; follow park rules, guide briefings, and weather call-offs.
Local Intel For Pillarsteen
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced wall and swim-through diving with soft corals, caves, overhangs, and exposed corners that demand good buoyancy and comfort with moving water.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site for most visitors. The depth, exposure, and surge make it a scuba target rather than a casual apnea spot.
Snorkeling
Not a practical standalone snorkel site for most visitors. The exposed wall and depth are better handled with scuba and a guide.
Wildlife at Pillarsteen
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Recent Logged Visits At Pillarsteen
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Pillarsteen
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