AMUKTI
Why dive here
With 515+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks, giant moray eels and manta rays - AMUKTI offers some of Bali's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, November, December.
Amukti, near Padangbai, might just be our favourite little wreck dive in Bali. It’s not a huge wreck, more a motor vessel, sitting upright and mostly intact on a sandy slope, topping out around 15 metres. We love that you can see her entire silhouette from a distance, just begging for a closer look. The real beauty here is how marine life has absolutely taken over. Clouds of glassfish ripple around the wheelhouse, and we’ve often spotted a blue-spotted stingray tucked under the stern. Keep an eye out for moray eels peering from every nook and cranny. The visibility is usually pretty good, making it a comfortable dive for anyone who loves exploring a wreck without deep technical requirements. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light filtering through the water really makes the structure pop. If you’re into photography, the resident lionfish make for some striking portraits against the encrusted hull.
Typical AMUKTI Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
AMUKTI Wreck History
Vessel Type
motor vessel
Cause
unknown
The story behind the Amukti wreck remains a mystery, adding a layer of intrigue to this popular Bali dive site. Lying at an accessible depth of 20 meters, this former motor vessel has become a spectacular artificial reef, fully embraced by the vibrant marine ecosystem of the Bali Sea. With no official records of its sinking, divers are left to piece together its past from the silent clues of its decaying structure.
Diving the Amukti is a rewarding experience for all levels. The wreck is upright and largely intact, with parts of the hull and superstructure clearly visible. Over the years, it has been completely colonized by hard and soft corals, creating a colorful playground for an incredible diversity of fish. Schools of sweetlips, angelfish, and batfish swarm the structure, while moray eels and lionfish hide in its crevices. The easy depth and generally calm conditions make it a perfect wreck for underwater photography and for those wanting to experience the magic of how nature reclaims man-made objects.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for AMUKTI
AMUKTI Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for AMUKTI, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
29.1°C
84°F
Current Speed
6.08 cm/s
Direction: E (80.5°)
Salinity
32.65 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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