Tatawa Besar

The site operators use to introduce divers to Komodo drift before Batu Bolong. Around 15m average depth, 27-29C, no hook needed. Worth doing on its own terms rather than treating it as a warm-up.

Depth

5–25m

Current

Moderate

Diver level

Open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

  • Sloping reef drift over a long bed of orange soft coral — the gentlest of Komodo's well-known central sites
  • Hawksbill turtles feeding on sponges, blacktip reef sharks off the slope, occasional mantas passing
  • Dived by Open Water divers when the current is mild; the current is powerful but pushes along the slope rather than down it

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.