Crystal Rock
The beauty of Crystal Rock lies in its abundance of marine life, catering to divers of all levels. From magnificent grey reef sharks to tiny pygmy seahorses, you'll encounter an array of creatures in all shapes and sizes. The site is a beloved destination for experienced divers due to its remarkable scenery, featuring delicate soft corals and gorgonian fans that conceal these whimsical seahorses. As you venture into the protected area, prepare to discover an enchanting world of macro life. Keep an eye out for larger species like grey reef sharks, black and white tip reef sharks, and various species of graceful stingrays, including the majestic eagle rays.
Crystal Rock offers a maximum depth of 23 meters, and the visibility typically extends to 19 meters. This dive site is recommended for advanced and expert divers who seek an extraordinary underwater experience. If you're in the vicinity, don't miss the opportunity to explore Crystal Rock Dive Site, located on the Viewpoint Trail in Komodo, Manggarai Barat, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
Diving Conditions Score for Crystal Rock
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Crystal Rock
Depth
23m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Crystal Rock
Wave Height
0.42m
Wind Speed
6.4 m/s
Water Temp
29°C
Visibility
16.74km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
5.45s
Air Temperature
28°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Crystal Rock
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 9.367356932153394/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.4m, Wind 2.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 8.725775757575759/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Crystal 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: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.4m (5.65s), Wind: 2.4 m/s
Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.42m, Wind: 5.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Crystal RockAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Crystal 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 Crystal Rock
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Crystal Rock
Ideal Conditions for Crystal Rock
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
July
Visibility
14.1m / 46.3ft
April
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Crystal Rock
Crystal Rock follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (28.0°C) and January the coldest (23.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.3m 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 - Jun 23, 2026