Operator guide describing the relaxed drift, turtle sightings, corals, and snorkeling.
Tatawa Besar
Inmersión a la deriva en Komodo con jardines de coral, mantarrayas y tortugas.
Operador local requerido
Tatawa Besar is normally dived as a boat-based drift stop on organized Komodo itineraries.
Acerca de Tatawa Besar
Tatawa Besar es una inmersión a la deriva colorida en el centro de Komodo, con amplios jardines de coral, un arrecife de pendiente suave y avistamientos regulares de mantarrayas y tortugas. Suele ser un recorrido relajado en barco cuando la marea es favorable, pero el sitio sigue recompensando a los buceadores que se sienten cómodos con la planificación de inmersiones a la deriva y con la intensidad cambiante de la corriente.
Estimación de investigación en Tatawa Besar
Línea base conservadora a partir de investigación pública. Aún no hay buceos de la comunidad registrados.
Dónde está Tatawa Besar?
Detalles de planificación de Tatawa Besar
Rango de profundidad, temporada y contexto para planificar.
Profundidad reportada
3m - 20m
Nota de profundidad
Shallow coral gardens start near the top of the reef and the drift continues across the slope into the mid-teens.
Condiciones habituales
Colorful drift conditions over a shallow sloping reef, with current that can range from relaxed to brisk depending on tide.
Seguridad y acceso en Tatawa Besar
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, with drift timing set around tides and current strength.
Legal Notes
Inside Komodo National Park; use park-approved boat access and follow local marine rules.
Local Intel For Tatawa Besar
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Relaxed drift for open-water divers and above when the current is mild to moderate.
Snorkel
Shallow coral gardens and turtle sightings make it a strong snorkel site on calm days.
Tatawa Besar Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Tatawa Besar
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Wildlife at Tatawa Besar
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Visitas registradas recientes en Tatawa Besar
Registros de buceo y visitas de la comunidad para este sitio.
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Promedios de registros en Tatawa Besar
Condiciones promedio basadas en buceos y visitas registrados.
Tatawa Besar Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Tatawa Besar Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
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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