Blue Hill Dive Site - Bali

Blue Hill, for us, is one of those sites that quietly delivers. It's not a big name like some of Bali's other spots, but we always leave happy. The real draw here is the sheer density of macro life tucked among the corals. We’ve spent whole dives in a single square meter, just watching gobies dart from their burrows and nudibranchs graze on the reef. We love the variety of staghorn corals here, they form intricate structures that are perfect hiding spots for all sorts of critters. Keep an eye out for Shimada's and Stobbs' Pygmygobies; they’re often shy, but incredibly rewarding to spot. We've also had great luck finding Rosy Frogfish and Freckled Anglerfish, though they take a keen eye and a patient fin. The False Brown Morays seem to be everywhere, often peeking out from under a plate coral. If you’re into the tiny stuff, Blue Hill is your kind of place. Visibility averages around 15-20 metres, so it’s easy to get close and personal with the smaller residents. This site is fantastic for photographers and anyone who appreciates a slow, deliberate dive, seeking out the less obvious inhabitants.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.287600, 115.605064

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 Blue Hill Dive Site

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 Blue Hill Dive Site

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