Diving Spot - Bali

Diving Spot, despite the rather generic name, is a site we’ve developed a real soft spot for in Bali. It’s a macro hunter’s delight, no question. We’ve spent entire dives here, head down, practically nose-to-sand, spotting things most people swim right over. You’ll find Checkerboard Seaperch tucked into crevices, and we’ve had excellent luck finding Short-head Sabretooth Blennies popping out of the substrate, their little faces surprisingly expressive. The real stars for us, though, are the tiny things. Rosy Frogfish, for instance, are regulars. They just sit there, perfectly camouflaged, daring you to spot them. Keep an eye out for the Lighthouse Lizardfish too, often perched on the seagrass beds of *Thalassia* and *Cymodocea*. It’s a shallower site, which means great light for photography and longer bottom times to really scrutinise every patch of reef. We’d suggest going slow, focusing on a small area rather than trying to cover ground. It’s not about big pelagics here; it's about the intricate, often overlooked beauty that makes muck diving so rewarding. Perfect for the keen-eyed photographer or anyone who appreciates the smaller wonders.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-5.737426, 106.614800

Marine Protected Area: KK DKI Jakarta

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 Diving Spot

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 Diving Spot

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