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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.

Diving Conditions Score for Pengah Kecil

8.2
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
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

0.34m

Wind Speed

5.1 m/s

Water Temp

28.3°C

Visibility

380m

Cloud Cover

41%

Wave Period

9.75s

Air Temperature

27.3°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: 10:00 with score 9.400354700854699/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.34m, Wind 3 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.731266666666667/10.

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.

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Best Overall
10:00

Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.34m (9.75s), Wind: 3 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.36m, Wind: 4.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Pengah Kecil
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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

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.3m / 43.6ft

April

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.4m / 4.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Pengah Kecil

Pengah Kecil follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (28.5°C) and January the coldest (23.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.4m 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 13, 2026

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