

Best for advanced divers, 8-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Tatawa Kecil is a technically demanding site in Komodo National Park, Indonesia, characterised by its combination of wall, drift, and cave diving. The topography features a drop-off with depths ranging from 8 to 30 metres. Strong currents are a defining feature, requiring advanced buoyancy skills and careful planning around current direction to ensure safe access to the cave system. Visibility varies between 10 and 35 metres. Due to the overhead environment, strong currents, and potential for boat traffic, this site is suitable only for advanced divers. Boat access is required, and divers must deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending to manage risks from passing vessels.
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Time your dive around the current direction rather than the clock: a slack or incoming current produces the best visibility along the wall, while a strong outgoing current can push you away from the cave entrance before you reach it. Confirm boat positioning with your skipper before descending, as boat traffic in the area is a real consideration when surfacing.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
8-30m
Visibility
10-35m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Strong
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to strong currents, deep sections, and the presence of an overhead cave environment.
The site features depths ranging from 8 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Boat access is required for this site. Divers must coordinate with their skipper before descending and remain aware of boat traffic upon surfacing.
Hazards include strong currents, boat traffic, deep water, and an overhead cave environment that requires specific certification to enter.
Diving at Tatawa Kecil dive site in Komodo requires the following certifications: Advanced, Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Tatawa Kecil dive site in Komodo. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Tatawa Kecil dive site in Komodo can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Tatawa Kecil dive site in Komodo typically ranges from 10 metres to 35 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.