Dive-site story
Located in the narrow strait separating Gili Lawa Laut and Gili Lawa Darat in northern Komodo, this high-octane drift dive follows a channel carved by powerful tidal flows. Divers typically drop in on the southern side, drifting along hard coral slopes toward a natural sandy basin known as the Cauldron before the current funnels through a tight passage that propels divers over the northern reef slope.
Fast-paced drift through a natural channel bottleneck
Frequent aggregations of grey reef sharks and whitetip reef sharks in the central basin
Hunting schools of giant trevally cutting through baitfish in the surge
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry season trade winds bring calm seas and optimal visibility to northern Komodo.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey reef sharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant trevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Reef manta rayMobula alfredi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common |
Marine forecast
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