Operator guide describing the relaxed drift, turtle sightings, corals, and snorkeling.
Tatawa Besar is a sloping reef dive with depths down to about 19 m. It can be visited year-round and is reached via a shore entry. Divers may see blacktip reef sharks, hawksbill turtles, and schools of fish. Manta rays are possible during the rainy season.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 19m
Depth Note
Maximum depth reported as 19 m (62 ft).
Best Season
Year-round; manta rays possible during the rainy season.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Maximum depth is about 19 m.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator guide describing the relaxed drift, turtle sightings, corals, and snorkeling.
Official Komodo park dive-site page with Tatawa Besar conditions and reef description.
Independent dive-center guide covering the shallow coral ribbon and who the site suits.
Tourism blog listing Tatawa Besar as a famous drift dive with soft corals and marine life.
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