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Loh Namu

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# Loh Namu Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 40m
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Visibility
27m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
Moderate
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Best Season
dry season

Loh Namu is a premier diving destination located in Komodo, West Manggarai Regency, Indonesia, nestled within the biodiverse Flores Sea. This site offers spectacular underwater scenery featuring dramatic rock formations, vibrant coral gardens, and excellent visibility that typically ranges from 15-40 meters.

Divers encounter a remarkable variety of marine life including reef sharks, manta rays, trevally, groupers, and colorful reef fish species. The site’s nutrient-rich waters attract large pelagic species, making it an exciting destination for experienced divers.

Loh Namu features multiple depth zones ranging from 12 to 40+ meters, accommodating both intermediate and advanced divers. The site experiences moderate to strong currents, requiring solid diving skills and experience with drift diving techniques. The underwater topography includes steep walls and pinnacles that showcase abundant hard and soft corals.

Best diving conditions typically occur during the dry season. Loh Namu remains one of Komodo’s most sought-after sites for those seeking encounters with larger marine species and pristine coral ecosystems.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Komodo Dragon — seen at this dive site
Komodo Dragon Varanus komodoensis craigjhowe
Komodo Dragon — seen at this dive site
Komodo Dragon Varanus komodoensis craigjhowe
Warty Anglerfish — seen at this dive site
Warty Anglerfish Antennarius maculatus emma_brown1
Blacklip Butterflyfish — seen at this dive site
Blacklip Butterflyfish Chaetodon kleinii aliceforrest
Flowery Rockcod — seen at this dive site
Flowery Rockcod Epinephelus fuscoguttatus boytoad99
Purple-eye Goby — seen at this dive site
Purple-eye Goby Bryaninops natans boytoad99

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Moderate
Visibility 27 m
Best Season dry season
GPS -8.6456°, 119.4849°