Dive-site story
Positioned off the rugged southern coast of Komodo Island, Manta Alley comprises a chain of rocky islets surrounded by channels, submerged boulders, and rich soft coral gardens. Swept by nutrient-dense upwellings from the Indian Ocean, this site acts as a premier cleaning and feeding station for large pelagics. Divers generally descend behind the rocky outcroppings to take shelter from current while watching rays glide over the coral bommies.
Congregations of reef manta rays hovering over cleaning stations
Dramatic rocky underwater topography with deep gullies and swim-throughs
Encounters with large pelagic predators patrolling the cooler upwelling currents
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Southern Komodo experiences lower water temperatures and peak manta ray activity toward the end of the calendar year into early spring.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reef Manta RayMobula alfredi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bumphead ParrotfishBolbometopon muricatum | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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