About The Cauldron (Shotgun) 🌊
Famous for its rollercoaster currents, The Cauldron is a must-do for divers visiting the North of Komodo National Park. The site essentially functions as a funnel for water moving between the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
- Location
- North Komodo (Gili Lawa)
- Max Depth
- 20m - 25m
- Skill Level
- Advanced / Exp. OW
- Current Type
- Strong Drift
- Water Temp
- 27°C - 29°C
- Key Highlight
- The "Shotgun" Channel
✅ Iconic Topography
⚠️ Strong Currents
📷 Wide Angle
The Experience
The dive typically starts on a sandy slope protected from the current. As you fin towards the "bowl" (The Cauldron), you can observe huge schools of snappers and sweetlips. Once you hit the lip of the cauldron, the current picks up, shooting you through the channel known as the "Shotgun."
Who is it for?
This is an intermediate to advanced dive. Divers should be comfortable with:
- Negative entries (sometimes required).
- Drifting in strong currents.
- Reef hook deployment (occasionally needed).
