

Best for intermediate divers, 5-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Yellow Wall is a vertical reef face in Komodo National Park, Indonesia, offering a drift dive that descends from 5 to 40 metres. The site is characterised by strong, shifting currents, requiring intermediate skill levels and precise buoyancy control. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 metres. Divers can encounter species such as wrasses, Spotfin Lionfish, Nembrotha nudibranchs, and Yellow-edged Morays. Other inhabitants include Fire Urchins, flatworms, and various pufferfish. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for night diving. Facilities including air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours are available to support the 60-minute typical dive duration.
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Timing your entry with the current rather than fighting it is everything at this site, so brief closely with your guide before the dive and agree on a clear abort signal if conditions push beyond what you expected.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-28°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
60 min
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, Spotfin Lionfish, Nembrotha nudibranchs, Yellow-edged Morays, Fire Urchins, flatworms, Forcepsfish, Blackspotted Pufferfish, Semicircle Angelfish, Map Pufferfish, Black-margined Nudibranchs, Goldengirdled Coralfish, Barred Soapfish, and Bluestriped Snapper.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the strong, shifting currents and depths reaching 40 metres.
The wall drops from 5 metres down to a maximum depth of 40 metres.
Yellow Wall is a boat-only dive site.
This site is designed for diving, and the strong currents and depth profile make it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Yellow wall in Yellow wall requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Yellow wall in Yellow wall. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Yellow wall in Yellow wall. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 28°C.
Yellow wall in Yellow wall can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Yellow wall in Yellow wall typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.