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Manta Cove

Manta Cove

West Dili, Timor-Leste

Depth
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40m

Visibility
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25m - 75m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

Manta Cove

West Dili, Timor-Leste

Manta Cove
Depth
Depth Icon

40m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

25m - 75m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About Manta Cove

This site was named for the large amounts of Manta Rays clouding these waters. Here you will dive into clear blue waters, surrounded by cliffs. Drop down to a beautiful wall reef with many overhangs and ridges, while exploring the spectacular marine life. The wall is covered in pristine corals, anemones and seafans. Much to see and explore.

Manta Cove Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Shark, Other, Wall, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

25m 75m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 28%

O2

13% at 38m / 29%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Manta Rays
  • Napolean Wrasse
  • Nudibranchs
  • Octopus
  • Pipe Fish
  • Puffer Fish
  • Scorpion Fish
  • Sharks
  • Various
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Location

Dive Site Hazards

  • Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

  • Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

  • Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

  • Situational Awareness Loss — Divers may fixate on sharks and lose depth or position awareness.

  • Subtle Behavioural Shifts — Changes in shark behaviour may be missed without active observation.

  • Blue-Water Reference Loss — Lack of visual references increases ascent and descent instability.

  • Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.

  • Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.

  • Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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