Diving Spot - Bali

We call it "Diving Spot" because sometimes the best places don't need fancy names. What you’ll find here is a genuine surprise, a real macro delight, especially if you've done the big pelagic stuff elsewhere in Bali and fancy a change of pace. We love it for its sheer density of smaller, harder-to-spot characters. Drop in and you're immediately looking for movement in the rubble. It’s not a big reef wall, more a gentle slope of sand and scattered coral bommies that really rewards a slow, deliberate dive. Keep an eye out for the Short-head Sabretooth Blenny, darting in and out of its tiny bolt-hole, always ready to pose for a quick shot. We’ve spent whole dives just watching the different wrasse species, particularly the Slender Maori and Hoeven’s wrasse, as they go about their business. You'll definitely want a good macro lens for this site, and maybe a keen-eyed guide who knows where the resident Whitespot Damsels like to hide. Currents are usually pretty mild, making it ideal for photographers or anyone who just wants to take their time. This is a perfect spot for divers who appreciate the intricate details of the reef floor, rather than sweeping panoramas.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-5.750560, 106.609410

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