Dive-site story
Wae Nilu sits sheltered off the coast of Rinca Island and stands out as Komodo's premier muck diving location. Rather than colorful coral gardens or high-energy drift pinnacles, this site consists of gently sloping dark sand, coral rubble, and scattered patches of branching coral. It provides an exceptional environment for macro critters and night diving.
Prime macro and critter photography site in the Komodo region
Mandarinfish mating rituals in shallow branching coral at dusk
High concentration of rare cephalopods and cryptic bottom-dwellers
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and stable weather predominate during the dry southeast monsoon months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MandarinfishSynchiropus splendidus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Wunderpus OctopusWunderpus photogenicus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Flamboyant CuttlefishMetasepia pfefferi | Common | ||||||||||||
| FrogfishAntennariidae | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-ringed OctopusHapalochlaena | Rare |
Marine forecast
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