Amed Zen Divers - Bali

Amed’s been a bit over-loved lately, but even with the crowds, we still have a soft spot for the Zen Divers site. It’s a good little drift, usually gentle enough that you can just kick back and let the current do the work. What really gets us here is the sheer number of glassfish. You’ll be swimming through schools so thick they practically blot out the sun, a shimmering, pulsing tunnel that just keeps going. Keep an eye out for rosies, the rosy frogfish are pretty common here, tucked into the branch coral or just chilling on the sandy bottom. We've also spotted more than a few elegant sandburrowers doing their thing, and sometimes you’ll catch a slender snake eel poking its head out. The staghorn corals are coming back nicely, too, providing some good shelter for the resident groupers. It’s not the most dramatic reef in Bali, but for a relaxed afternoon drift where you can just immerse yourself in the sheer numbers of small fish, it's our favourite Amed spot. It suits divers who appreciate the quiet beauty of a healthy, recovering reef and those who love watching tiny critters in their natural habitat.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.334915, 115.645560
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
5-15m

Marine Protected Area: KK Karangasem

Best Time to Dive in Bali

The warmest water temperatures in Bali occur in December, averaging 30.9°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 29.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 30.1°C
  • February: 29.7°C
  • March: 30.1°C
  • April: 30.7°C
  • May: 30.6°C
  • June: 30.2°C
  • July: 29.4°C
  • August: 29.1°C
  • September: 29.3°C
  • October: 30.1°C
  • November: 30.9°C
  • December: 30.9°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Bali

Nearest Dive Centres to Amed Zen Divers

Marine Life in Bali

Home to 528 recorded species including 359 reef fish, 73 hard corals, 42 sharks & rays, 12 other, 12 sea snails & nudibranchs, 11 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Amed Zen Divers

Based on average water temperature of 30.1°C, currents 3 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories