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Sharks Galore

East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Open Water suggestedCurrent in the strait5–30 m (16–98 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Sharks Galore at a glance

Sharks Galore is an intermediate boat dive site in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). Typically most favorable Mar–Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Sea anemone, Nudibranch, and Anthias. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 6:00–18:00 · favorable · sunset 17:36

Forecast for this hour · 4:00 · run 15 h ago
0.5 m (1.5 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 30°C ( · Forecast 85°F · seasonal avg 85°F)

Site hazards: Current in the strait

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Sat
Mon6:00–18:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 3 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Tue6:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 3 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Wed6:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 3 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Thu6:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 3 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Fri6:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Sat6:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 2 kn wind (0.8 ft waves · 2 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 4:53 · Sunrise 5:15 · Sunset 17:36 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 14 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 13:22 GMT+8

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Sea anemone, Anthias, Anemonefish
Best time: Dry season April to November

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.

  1. January, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 7 knots, historically most favorable
  2. February, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 7 knots
  3. March, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 6 knots, historically most favorable
  4. April, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 5 knots, historically most favorable
  5. May, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 5 knots, historically most favorable
  6. June, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 6 knots, historically most favorable
  7. July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 6 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 6 knots, historically most favorable
  9. September, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 6 knots
  10. October, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 6 knots, historically most favorable
  11. November, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 6 knots, historically most favorable
  12. December, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 6 knots, historically most favorable

January, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, and December have typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

A site on the eastern coast of Pura island, named for sharks once seen here, though numbers have declined and sightings are now unreliable. The underwater landscape is attractive with abundant anemones typical of this stretch of Pantar Strait. A pleasant reef dive best run on favourable current.

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Current in the strait

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