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Canibal Rock

Canibal Rock, located in the southern area of Komodo National Park, is a popular dive site in Indonesia. With its gradual slope and maximum depth of 40m, it caters to divers of all levels. However, due to the possibility of longshore and/or down current present, it is recommended for advanced or expert divers. The highlight of this site is the vibrant soft and hard coral, along with an abundance of macro life. Divers can expect to encounter trevallies, snapper, sweetlips, reef fishes, fusiliers, eels, dragonets, reef sharks, crabs, miamira nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, rhinopias, frogfish, and sea apples.

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

7.6
Good

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

advanced
expert

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Canibal Rock
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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.

Sunrise at Canibal Rock: 06:00
Sunset at Canibal Rock: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.98m (8.15s), Wind: 26 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 23.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Canibal Rock
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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

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Canibal Rock

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Canibal Rock

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.1m / 43.0ft

April

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.5m / 4.9ft

February

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 8, 2026

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