KAWITAN - Bali

Kawitan, just off Padangbai, is one of our favourite Bali wreck dives. We love that it’s still relatively intact, especially the bow and stern sections that really give you a sense of its original size. The history here adds to the atmosphere – a motor vessel, reportedly sunk in Tanjung Perak, now resting in about 13 metres. You can swim through the main cargo holds, the light filtering in creating these really cool, dappled patterns on the structure. Keep an eye out for batfish schools circling the mast, and we’ve often found lionfish tucked into the more sheltered parts of the wreck. The deck is home to a surprising amount of small stuff: nudibranchs, gobies, and we’ve even spotted a few ribbon eels peering out from the sand nearby. It’s a comfortable dive, maxing out at 13 metres, making it approachable for most divers looking for a mellow wreck experience without strong currents. We suggest going early to avoid the crowds from the dive centres.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-7.193683, 112.725200
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
13m

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 KAWITAN

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 KAWITAN

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