How deep is Mucky Mosque?

Mucky Mosque has a depth range of 3–25 metres (10–82 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

When is the best time to dive Mucky Mosque?

The best time to dive Mucky Mosque is typically Year-round; excellent for night dives. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Mucky Mosque?

Divers at Mucky Mosque in Indonesia commonly report sightings of Rhinopias scorpionfish, Leaf fish, Ornate ghost pipefish, Frogfish, and Seahorse. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Mucky Mosque

East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Open Water suggested3–25 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Mucky Mosque at a glance

Mucky Mosque is a boat dive site in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia with depths of 3–25 m (10–82 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Rhinopias scorpionfish, Leaf fish, and Ornate ghost pipefish. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (83°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 22h ago

0.9 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 29°C

Site hazards: Venomous critters (scorpionfish, stonefish), low visibility silt

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Dive windows this week

Best: Tue

Mon6:00–18:00

Tue6:00–18:00

Wed6:00–18:00

Thu6:00–18:00

Fri0:00–18:00

Sat—

Sun—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:34 · Sunrise 5:56 · Sunset 17:40

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 18 km from site · graded 22h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Frogfish, Nudibranchs

Best time: Year-round; excellent for night dives

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan85%29°C0.8 m
Feb75%29°C1.0 m
Mar90%29°C0.6 m
Apr94%30°C0.5 m
May99%30°C0.9 m
Jun91%29°C0.9 m
Jul85%29°C1.0 m
Aug80%28°C1.0 m
Sep91%29°C0.8 m
Oct99%30°C0.5 m
Nov100%31°C0.4 m
Dec99%30°C0.6 m

November hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rhinopias scorpionfishOccasionally seen
Leaf fishOccasionally seen
Ornate ghost pipefishOccasionally seen
FrogfishCommonly seen
SeahorseOccasionally seen
DragonetOccasionally seen
NudibranchsCommonly seen
CuttlefishOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

A muck dive on the northern shore of Kalabahi Bay, named for a nearby mosque, on a dark slope rich with critters and excellent for night diving. Highlights include Rhinopias scorpionfish, leaf fish, ornate and robust ghost pipefish, frogfish, seahorses and dragonets, often perched on the hydroid-covered ropes hanging from shore. A premier critter hunt on sheltered, easy terrain.

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Venomous critters (scorpionfish, stonefish), low visibility silt

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