FOMENI WINI I - Bali

Alright, Fomeni Wini I. You’re not going deep here, which is the whole point. This ferry went down in ’92 after a run-in with the MV Melina II, and she settled in the shallows, barely two metres deep. It’s less a dive, more a snorkel or a free-dive exploration, and for that, we absolutely love it. You’re really just skimming the surface here, right above the superstructure. Sunlight streams through the water, illuminating the rust-coloured metal, and you can see the entire wreck laid out beneath you. The Fomeni Wini has become home to a bustling community of fish – we’ve seen schools of juvenile snapper darting through the old deck railings, and clouds of damselfish hover over the growth that's started to encrust the hull. It’s perfect for snorkelers or new free-divers looking to get a feel for a wreck without any serious depth. Our favourite time to visit is late morning when the sun is high and the water is at its calmest, making visibility pretty spectacular. Just keep an eye out for local boat traffic; it’s a popular spot.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-7.151949, 112.660706
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
2m

Marine Protected Area: PKK-003 Bangkalan

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 FOMENI WINI I

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 FOMENI WINI I

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