Canibal Rock
Cannibal Rock stands as a pinnacle, rising close to the surface, where stunning sea fans serve as hiding spots for pygmy seahorses. Nudibranchs can be spotted on every coral bomie, while orange frogfish of various sizes find their residence here. Keep an eye out for their mottled tails, which give away their hiding place. With a visibility of 14m and a maximum depth of 24m, this dive site demands the skills of advanced or expert divers. Situated in the district of Kabupaten Manggarai Barat, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Cannibal Rock offers a thrilling underwater adventure for those seeking a deep diving experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Canibal Rock
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Canibal Rock
Depth
24m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Canibal Rock
Wave Height
1.22m
Wind Speed
26.6 m/s
Water Temp
26.7°C
Visibility
26.38km
Cloud Cover
5%
Wave Period
8.45s
Air Temperature
26.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Canibal Rock
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.153864008179959/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.98m, Wind 26 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.630295780590718/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Canibal Rock are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.98m (8.15s), Wind: 26 m/s
Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 23.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Canibal RockAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Canibal Rock
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Canibal Rock
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Canibal Rock
Ideal Conditions for Canibal Rock
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
April
Visibility
13.1m / 43.0ft
April
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Canibal Rock
Canibal Rock follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.8°C) and January the coldest (23.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). July is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during February to April, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 8, 2026