ELPAPUTIH

Good diving all year

Protected Area

PKK-007 Sampang

Why dive here

With 515+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks, giant moray eels and manta rays - ELPAPUTIH offers some of Bali's richest wreck 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

CharacterWreck dive · max 53m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Elpaputih is one of our favorite Bali wrecks, especially for those comfortable with deeper dives. This old motor vessel, sunk intentionally in 1988, sits upright in the sandy bottom, the wheelhouse at about 35 meters and the stern dropping to 53 meters. We love tracing the deck, noting how the ocean has slowly reclaimed it; the railings are thick with soft corals, and you’ll often find schools of fusiliers swirling around the superstructure. It’s a proper wreck dive, not just a pile of rubble. You can peek into cargo holds, see the davits where lifeboats once hung, and often spot a curious turtle gliding past. The wreck is quite exposed, so check conditions before you go; strong currents can make the descent a bit of a workout, but they also tend to bring in larger pelagics. It’s a great site for photographers too, particularly on a sunny day when the light penetrates just enough to highlight the wreck’s ghostly form against the blue.

Typical ELPAPUTIH Dive Profile

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

Safety Notes

Maximum depth 53m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.

Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ELPAPUTIH

ELPAPUTIH Ocean Conditions

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