Diving Spot - Bali

Diving Spot, in Bali, is one of those sites that quietly delivers. It's not a flashy drift or a macro mecca that screams for attention, but we always find something interesting here. Drop down, and the first thing you notice is the seagrass, waving gently. You don’t often get such healthy beds in Bali, and it’s a brilliant hunting ground for smaller creatures. We’ve spent entire dives just cruising over the sandy patches and seagrass, looking for movement. Rosy frogfish are a regular sight, often perfectly camouflaged, so keep those eyes peeled. Lined monocle bream scoot past, and we’ve seen countless cleaner wrasse busy at work. It’s also a surprisingly good spot for blennies, particularly the short-head sabretooth, which are always a laugh to watch as they pop in and out of their holes. This site is great for divers who love to take it slow, really observe, and hunt for the small stuff. It suits photographers too, especially those keen on macro subjects without fighting a strong current.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-5.738904, 106.620790

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