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Mildred's Rock

Mildred's Rock near Kadidiri Island offers year-round diving with documented community footage and coral monitoring importance.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Conditions today

Conditions

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Wind
4.4 kn
Wave
0.22 m
Water
30.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNE (23%)
Now: N (4°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.05m

Today: High 05:00 (+0.64m), Low 12:00 (+0.01m)

+1.1 m0 m+0.0 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.64m ▼ 12:00 · +0.01m ▲ 20:00 · +0.78m ▼ 01:00 · +0.57m Now +0.5m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV8.65 · very high Air PM2.59 · good 05:43 17:49
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 9 0.3 9 0mm
09-20 8.2 0.24 9 0mm
09-21 7 0.22 9 3mm
09-22 5.9 0.24 9 2mm
09-23 5.9 0.24 9 6mm
09-24 6.1 0.22 9 7mm
09-25 6 0.18 9 2mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Warning — heat stress
DHW: 0.8°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Mildred's Rock sits near Kadidiri Island in Indonesia, a destination accessible to divers year-round. The site has generated enough community interest to attract three documented dive videos, suggesting regular visitation and varied dive experiences worth exploring. While specific depth, visibility, and temperature data aren't formally recorded, the presence of community content indicates the site delivers compelling underwater scenery. Coral health deserves attention here. The area carries a coral bleaching warning, which means divers should expect variable reef conditions depending on seasonal water temperatures and local oceanographic patterns. This status makes timing and site selection important—experienced divers typically adjust expectations and dive practices when bleaching indicators are present. Mildred's Rock is not part of a marine protected area, so access is straightforward. The proximity to Kadidiri Island makes logistics manageable for most visiting divers. Community videos offer practical reference material for understanding what to expect underwater, from marine life encounters to current patterns and bottom composition. Divers considering this site benefit from reviewing available community footage before arrival. This informal knowledge base often reveals details about seasonality, water clarity, and wildlife presence that formal surveys may miss.

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Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 12203km · ~2807kg · €51

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 54/100
  • Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
  • Flight: 12h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 12h east · 8 days recovery

FAQ

Can I dive Mildred's Rock year-round?

Yes, Mildred's Rock is diveable year-round. However, coral bleaching warnings suggest monitoring seasonal conditions and water temperature patterns before booking, as reef health varies throughout the year.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't formally documented for Mildred's Rock. Review the three available community dive videos for real conditions, or contact local operators near Kadidiri Island for current site details.

What marine life will I see?

Formal species observations aren't logged in available databases. Community videos provide the best reference for recent marine life encounters. Coral bleaching warnings indicate reef systems are stressed, so expect variable biodiversity depending on when you visit.

Do I need permits or is this in a protected area?

Mildred's Rock is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Indonesian diving regulations apply. Check current entry requirements for Kadidiri Island and confirm any local dive operator rules before your trip.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Black Marlin

1 km
Dive centre

Kadiriri Paradise

1.2 km
Dive centre

See this spot in action

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wind peaks Dec-Jan-Feb, calmest Jul-May-Jun.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Aug (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (78/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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