Crystal Bay

Good diving all year

Protected Area

KK Nusa Penida

Why dive here

With 515+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks, giant moray eels and manta rays - Crystal Bay offers some of Bali's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, November.

Best timeYear-round

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Bull Sharks, Giant Moray Eels and Manta Rays · 515+ species recorded

Water29-31°C · warmest April, May, November

CharacterReef dive · max 10-40m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Crystal Bay, sometimes known as Penida Bay, can be a real game of chance, especially with the currents. We’ve seen it placid enough for an easy drift, and other times, those downcurrents will give you a proper workout. The draw, of course, is the chance to spot a Mola mola, particularly in season. Even without the sunfish, there’s a good scattering of staghorn and table corals, often home to a busy community of pink anemonefish and Batavian parrotfish. If you’re comfortable with potential current and have a keen eye, it’s worth a look.

Typical Crystal Bay Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Crystal Bay

Crystal Bay Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Crystal Bay, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-7.5, 113.18) (20km away)