Dive-site story
Set along the southern flank of the island in northern Komodo, Gili Lawa Darat features a sheltered bay leading into sloping reefs and coral gardens. Divers drift over hard coral formations, sandy channels, and bommies before reaching the current-swept channels connecting to neighboring islands. While conditions inside the bay remain tranquil, the outer edges frequently encounter rushing tidal currents that attract predatory pelagics.
Protected coral gardens that transition into vigorous drift sections along the channel mouth
Frequent encounters with schooling trevally and hunting reef sharks at the reef corners
Healthy hard coral bommies harboring diverse macro life and juvenile reef fish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season offers the calmest sea conditions and peak underwater visibility in northern Komodo.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub CuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bumphead ParrotfishBolbometopon muricatum | Common |
Marine forecast
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