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Tatawa Kecil
Advanced Komodo drift with coral gardens, mantas, and sharks.
Local operator required
Use a Komodo guide to time the slack window and pick the right line.
Central Komodo drift dive with strong current windows, sloping reef, and excellent big-fish potential for experienced divers.
About Tatawa Kecil
Tatawa Kecil is a central Komodo drift dive with steep coral gardens, boulders, and swim-throughs that reward good current timing. Mantas, reef sharks, turtles, trevallies, and other big-fish traffic are common draw cards, while smaller reef life fills the coral in between. It is a boat dive for experienced divers, best planned on slack or mild current windows rather than as a casual reef run.
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Research Estimate At Tatawa Kecil
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Tatawa Kecil?
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Tatawa Kecil Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 30m
Depth Note
Sloping reef with small swim-throughs and a drop to around 30m.
Best Season
March to October
Typical Conditions
Strong drift with a sloping reef, swim-throughs, and high visibility when the window lines up.
Safety & Access At Tatawa Kecil
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Only dive on slack or mild current windows, stay close to the slope, and follow guide signals.
Access Restrictions
Current and tide can make the site unsuitable outside the correct window.
Legal Notes
Follow Komodo National Park and guide rules for current timing and site selection.
Local Intel For Tatawa Kecil
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Drift / slope / wall dive for experienced divers with strong current skills and good buoyancy.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; current, depth, and drift timing make scuba the right fit.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkeling beyond boat-side viewing.
Wildlife at Tatawa Kecil
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Tatawa Kecil
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Tatawa Kecil
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
