

Best for intermediate divers, 5-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Batu Gajah is a pinnacle and reef site in Komodo National Park, Indonesia, offering depths between 5 and 30 metres. This boat-access site is defined by strong currents, which require intermediate skill levels and solid buoyancy control. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, with water temperatures between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius. Divers should remain close to the pinnacle structure for reference, as down currents can occur without warning. Timing dives around slack water is recommended to manage the descent. Always brief the boat captain on the planned exit point before entering the water to ensure a safe pickup in the moving current.
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Timing your dive around slack water will make the descent onto the pinnacle significantly more manageable, so ask your dive operator for the day's tidal window before you kit up. Down currents can appear without warning at this site, so stay close to the reef structure where you can use it for reference and control.
Access is via boat as part of the diving sites within Komodo National Park.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-28°C
Current
Strong
No, this site is suited for intermediate divers due to the presence of strong currents and potential down currents.
The site features depths ranging from 5 metres at the shallower sections down to 30 metres.
Batu Gajah is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the pinnacle.
The primary risks are strong currents and down currents, which can appear without warning.
While the site is used for both diving and snorkelling, the strong currents make it challenging and require careful planning.
Diving at Batu Gajah in Labuan Bajo requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Batu Gajah in Labuan Bajo. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 28°C.
Batu Gajah in Labuan Bajo can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Batu Gajah in Labuan Bajo typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.