Dive-site story
Situated around a small island in central Komodo National Park, Mawan features sloping hard coral gardens that transition into white sand patches dotted with coral bommies. The site functions primarily as a cleaning station where reef manta rays hover above massive Porites heads to have parasites picked off by cleaner wrasses. Divers often drift gently along the slope before settling on the sand to observe the cleaning activity from a respectful distance.
Reliable manta ray cleaning stations across large coral bommies
Sheltered sandy slopes hosting garden eels, ribbon eels, and cuttlefish
Expansive shallow coral gardens suitable for safety stops and long bottom times
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and reliable visibility prevail during the dry season, though mantas frequent the cleaning stations throughout the year.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reef Manta RayMobula alfredi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub CuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bumphead ParrotfishBolbometopon muricatum | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
