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Tatawa Kecil

Tatawa Kecil, located in the heart of Komodo National Park in Indonesia, is a must-visit dive site for experienced divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure. The main attraction here is the stunning coral garden, teeming with both soft and hard coral formations. With a maximum depth of 30 meters and excellent visibility reaching up to 18 meters, this site offers a captivating dive experience.

Divers exploring Tatawa Kecil can encounter a diverse range of marine life including pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, turtles, trevallies, groupers, schooling fusilliers, anthias, moray eels, barracudas, and even sea snakes. It's an underwater paradise filled with extraordinary creatures and captivating sights.

However, it's important to note that Tatawa Kecil is suitable for advanced and expert divers due to potentially strong current conditions. Safety should always be a top priority when delving into the depths of this magnificent dive spot.

For those seeking more than just diving, Tatawa Kecil is conveniently located near Pasir Putih, Manggarai Barat in East Nusa Tenggara, offering additional opportunities to explore the natural wonders of Indonesia. Whether you're an avid diver or a passionate nature enthusiast, Tatawa Kecil is a destination that guarantees an extraordinary and awe-inspiring underwater experience.

Diving Conditions Score for Tatawa Kecil

8.4
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Tatawa Kecil

Depth

22m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Tatawa Kecil

Wave Height

0.4m

Wind Speed

18.2 m/s

Water Temp

28.8°C

Visibility

32.14km

Cloud Cover

2%

Wave Period

5.75s

Air Temperature

27.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tatawa Kecil
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Dive Score Chart for Tatawa Kecil

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.59961282051282/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.4m, Wind 18.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.469109090909091/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Tatawa Kecil: 06:00
Sunset at Tatawa Kecil: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Tatawa 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
7:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.4m (5.2s), Wind: 18.2 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.42m, Wind: 17.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Tatawa Kecil
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tatawa 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 Tatawa 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 Tatawa Kecil

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

Ideal Conditions for Tatawa Kecil

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.7°C / 80.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.9m / 6.2ft

April

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Tatawa Kecil

Tatawa Kecil follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.9°C) and January the coldest (23.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in April 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). April is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during April to June, 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 - Jun 18, 2026

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