Pengah Kecil
Pengah, a dive site in the central area of Komodo National Park, Indonesia, offers a diverse underwater topography with a pinnacle and plateau. It is an ideal spot for beginners, as the current is light to moderate and the maximum depth reaches 30 meters.
Divers exploring Pengah can encounter an impressive array of marine life, including Hawksbill turtles, Moray eel, Lionfish, Juvenile reef sharks, Reef octopuses, Scorpionfish, Eagle Rays, Napoleon wrasses, Bumphead parrotfish, Nudibranchs, Skeleton shrimps, and Ladybugs.
With a visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, Pengah guarantees a memorable diving experience. Whether you are a beginner, advanced diver, or expert, this site has something to offer for all levels of expertise.
Situated close to Pasir Putih, Manggarai Barat in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Pengah is easily accessible for divers seeking unique underwater adventures.
Divers exploring Pengah can encounter an impressive array of marine life, including Hawksbill turtles, Moray eel, Lionfish, Juvenile reef sharks, Reef octopuses, Scorpionfish, Eagle Rays, Napoleon wrasses, Bumphead parrotfish, Nudibranchs, Skeleton shrimps, and Ladybugs.
With a visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, Pengah guarantees a memorable diving experience. Whether you are a beginner, advanced diver, or expert, this site has something to offer for all levels of expertise.
Situated close to Pasir Putih, Manggarai Barat in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Pengah is easily accessible for divers seeking unique underwater adventures.
Diving Conditions Score for Pengah Kecil
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pengah Kecil
Depth
22m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Pengah Kecil
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pengah Kecil
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Dive Score Chart for Pengah Kecil
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Pengah Kecil: 06:00
Sunset at Pengah Kecil: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Pengah Kecil 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: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pengah KecilAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pengah Kecil
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 Pengah Kecil
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 Pengah Kecil
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Pengah Kecil
Water Temp
20.9°C / 69.6°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pengah Kecil
Pengah Kecil follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.9°C) and December the coldest (16.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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 22, 2026
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