Gaja Rock

# Gaja Rock, Nusa Kodang, Komodo

Gaja Rock is a premier diving destination in the Komodo archipelago, located off Nusa Kodang in the Sumba Strait. This site features dramatic underwater rock formations rising from depths of 5 to 40 meters, offering spectacular scenery and diverse marine encounters.

Divers explore steep walls and pinnacles covered in vibrant soft corals and sea fans. The strong currents that sweep through the site attract large pelagic species, including reef sharks, tuna, and barracuda schools. Smaller reef inhabitants such as nudibranchs, gobies, and crustaceans thrive among the rocky crevices.

The site suits intermediate to advanced divers due to variable currents and depth exposure. Ideal conditions occur during the dry season when visibility reaches 20-30 meters. The nutrient-rich waters of the Sumba Strait create exceptional biodiversity, making Gaja Rock one of Komodo’s most rewarding dive experiences for those seeking both dramatic geology and abundant marine life.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Black Cardinalfish Apogonichthyoides melas francoislibert

Atys kuhnsi Atys kuhnsi meijiwanders

Bluespotted Puffer Arothron caeruleopunctatus francoislibert

Mimic cardinalfish Cheilodipterus nigrotaeniatus francoislibert

Round Batfish Platax orbicularis divinh

Specklefin Grouper Epinephelus ongus francoislibert

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)