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Sebayor Kecil Dive Site

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.2 12 species 22 contributors

Sebayor Kecil offers year-round diving in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara. Remote island site with documented marine life and active community.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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At a glance

Activity
dive
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Hawksbill turtle, Manta ray

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
4.1 kn
Wave
0.34 m
Water
27.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (34%)
Now: SSE (166°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.05m

Next: High at 03:00 (+0.88m)

+0.9 m0 m-0.1 m
▲ 03:00 · +0.88m ▼ 11:00 · -0.13m ▲ 04:00 · +0.84m ▼ 12:00 · -0.1m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV9 · very high Air PM2.513 · moderate 05:52 17:57
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 9.3 0.48 9 1mm
09-20 8.7 0.4 9 0mm
09-21 11 0.34 9 0mm
09-22 9.4 0.34 9 1mm
09-23 12.2 0.46 9 0mm
09-24 11.1 0.54 9 0mm
09-25 8 0.44 9 0mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Warning — heat stress
DHW: 1.9°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Sebayor Kecil is a dive destination in West Manggarai Regency, part of Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara Province. The site sits near a small island that draws divers year-round, making it accessible for most of the calendar. While specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't established, the location has attracted enough interest to build a documented catalog of 12 species observations and three community-contributed videos. The area shows coral bleaching warning status, which means conditions warrant monitoring before you plan a trip. This is typical for Indonesian dive sites in recent years and doesn't necessarily prevent good diving—it's information to factor into your decision. The site is not inside a marine protected area, which can mean fewer regulations but also less formal conservation oversight. Access to Sebayor Kecil requires getting to West Manggarai in East Nusa Tenggara. The island's remote position makes it a quieter destination than mainstream tourist sites. Community videos and species logs suggest an engaged group of divers documenting what they find there, which is useful for trip planning.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Marine life

Hawksbill turtleManta ray

Dive types

Reef

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 · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 12806km · ~2945kg · €53

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

When is the best time to dive Sebayor Kecil?

Sebayor Kecil is diveable year-round. No seasonal restrictions are documented, so planning depends on your schedule and tolerance for Indonesian monsoon patterns. Check current coral bleaching status before booking.

What are the depth and difficulty levels?

Specific depth ranges and difficulty ratings for Sebayor Kecil are not currently documented. Review community videos and contact local operators in West Manggarai for site-specific details before diving.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations have been documented at Sebayor Kecil. Review the species catalog to see what divers have recorded. Check community videos for recent sightings and behavior.

How do I get there and do I need permits?

Sebayor Kecil is near an island in West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province. It's not inside a marine protected area, so standard Indonesian diving permits apply. Arrange transport through local operators.

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wind peaks Jan-Jul-Feb, calmest Jun-May-Apr, dry Apr-Nov.

5-year monthly climate

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p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)

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