Rote Island · Indonesia · Reef
Bull Rock
Rock formations where sharks and turtles turn up
Area photo: Mujiono Leo · CC BY-SA 3.0
Bull Rock is a dive over rock formations off Rote, reaching 30 m with most of the dive around 15 m. Current here ranges from light to strong, which makes it one of the more demanding sites on the island. Sharks and turtles are the draw.
0Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Rote Island and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
Divers work among the rock formations, where the current can be light on one dive and strong on the next, and the deepest point is 30 m. Sharks and turtles are met around the rocks, along with snapper, sweetlips, triggerfish and moray eels.
Marine life and season
- Sea turtles
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Rote Island: May to October is the dry high season; November to March brings most of the rain. No month is a peak for the diving itself.
Know before you go
- Current over the rock formations can run strong on some days.
Sources
- Dive Rote Indonesia — Anugerah Surf & Dive Resort
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Reef
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A sandy slope with coral bommies off the north tip of Ndao Island
Reef
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