Manta Alley
Manta Alley is a renowned dive site situated in the southern region of Komodo National Park, Indonesia. With its sloped topography and diverse bottom composition of coral reef, vegetation, and rock formations, this site offers an exceptional diving experience for divers of all levels. However, it is important to note that the site is known for potentially challenging conditions with big waves. The maximum depth reaches up to 40 meters.
Diving enthusiasts at Manta Alley will be delighted by the captivating marine life, including schools of snappers, stingrays, mola mola (sunfish), manta rays, dragonet, barracuda, scorpion fish, and various reef fish. The underwater visibility typically spans 14 meters, providing clear views of these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.
For advanced and expert divers seeking an exciting and fulfilling adventure, Manta Alley is a must-visit location. Located close to Komodo in Manggarai Barat, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, this dive site offers unparalleled opportunities to explore the wonders of the underwater world.
Diving enthusiasts at Manta Alley will be delighted by the captivating marine life, including schools of snappers, stingrays, mola mola (sunfish), manta rays, dragonet, barracuda, scorpion fish, and various reef fish. The underwater visibility typically spans 14 meters, providing clear views of these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.
For advanced and expert divers seeking an exciting and fulfilling adventure, Manta Alley is a must-visit location. Located close to Komodo in Manggarai Barat, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, this dive site offers unparalleled opportunities to explore the wonders of the underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for Manta Alley
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Manta Alley
Depth
24m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Manta Alley
Wave Height
1.14m
Wind Speed
27.1 m/s
Water Temp
28.7°C
Visibility
25.32km
Cloud Cover
9%
Wave Period
8.1s
Air Temperature
26.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Manta Alley
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Dive Score Chart for Manta Alley
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.092464928909951/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.96m, Wind 20.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 7.4721033003300334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Manta Alley: 06:00
Sunset at Manta Alley: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Manta Alley 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.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.96m (10.55s), Wind: 20.6 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.96m, Wind: 25.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Manta AlleyAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Manta Alley
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 Manta Alley
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 Manta Alley
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Manta Alley
Water Temp
27.6°C / 81.7°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
July
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Manta Alley
Manta Alley follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (28.0°C) and January the coldest (23.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 18, 2026
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