How to read Komodo dive forecasts and reef-monitoring data
Komodo dive safety depends on reading waves, wind and currents together. BMKG’s categories provide the sea-state framework, while park surveys measure…
Marine & Diving
Dive sites, currents, vessel safety and the health of the reefs.
How healthy are Komodo National Park’s coral reefs?
Official monitoring shows sharply different reef conditions at two Komodo sites, while the park’s biodiversity figures reveal why local observations m…
How to read Komodo National Park’s marine forecast before a dive
Komodo’s diving conditions depend on more than surface calm: official forecasts separate wind, waves and currents, while research documents the park’s…
How big is Komodo’s marine zone, and how are reefs monitored?
Komodo’s marine zone is vast, while reef health is tracked through a defined network of underwater monitoring sites. The official figures show the sca…
Yukai Runs Aground Near Seture Island, 18 Evacuated Safely
Yukai ran aground near Seture Island on 27 September 2026. All 12 passengers and six crew were evacuated safely while refloating and assessment work c…
KM Yukai Sinks After Striking Coral Near Labuan Bajo
KM Yukai struck shallow coral near Labuan Bajo on September 27, 2026. Reports said 13 tourists and six crew were evacuated safely without deaths or in…
Yukai tourist vessel grounds near Seture Island on Komodo route
The traditional passenger vessel Yukai grounded near Seture Island while travelling from Labuan Bajo towards Komodo Island. All passengers and crew we…
Komodo diving: how currents, waves and park rules shape dive safety
Komodo’s dive appeal comes with strong tidal currents, exposed sites and navigation risks. Official park guidance and BMKG forecasts explain how tides…
What BMKG’s southern Flores wave forecast means today
BMKG’s southern Flores forecast for 25–28 September 2026 lists 8 kt easterly winds, 21 kt gusts and 1.2m waves, with a warning for moderate 1.3m waves…
Rescuers evacuate nine passengers near Sari’i, West Manggarai
A vessel carrying 10 people lost engine power near Sari’i, West Manggarai. Nine passengers reached Marina Port safely at 17:45 WITA, while the captain…
Labuan Bajo certifies snorkeling guides for safer marine trips
The Ministry of Tourism ran Level III snorkeling-guide certification in Labuan Bajo on 23–24 September 2026 after a 22 September upskilling session. T…
Komodo diving currents: how to read forecasts and site warnings
Komodo’s dive sites are governed by tide-linked currents that can produce drift, down-current and surge conditions. Official forecasts and site guidan…
BMKG warns of moderate waves around Komodo through 26 September
BMKG warned of moderate waves in Komodo National Park waters from 23 to 26 September 2026. South Sumba could see 2.5-to-3-metre waves through 24 Septe…
What divers should know about Komodo’s currents and reef health
Komodo’s diving is defined by strong tidal currents and site-by-site reef differences. Official sources give the park’s marine share, temperature rang…
BMKG warns of rough seas in Flores and Pantar waters
BMKG warned of 1,25–2,5 metre waves in several East Nusa Tenggara waters on 22–23 September 2026. Waves south of Sumba could reach 3,5 metres, posing…
