KRAKATAU

Good diving all year

Why dive here

With 515+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks, giant moray eels and manta rays - KRAKATAU 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 54m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Krakatau is a deep-water wreck dive, a ferry that went down in rough seas back in 1983. She now rests upright at 54 metres, a dark silhouette against the blue, which means this one is strictly for experienced technical divers. We love the sheer scale of the wreck; you can still make out the superstructure, the passenger decks, and even some of the cargo holds if your bottom time allows. Descending onto Krakatau feels like stepping back in time, a poignant reminder of its tragic journey. The hull is now a giant artificial reef, covered in soft corals that sway gently in the currents, attracting schools of jacks and barracuda that circle the mast. Keep an eye out for larger pelagics cruising by in the deeper blue. Our favourite part has to be the bridge area; it's heavily encrusted, but you can still imagine the chaos of that night. Visibility here can be excellent, often reaching 30 metres, which helps with the sense of scale. Best dived early in the morning before any significant current picks up.

Typical KRAKATAU 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 54m 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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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for KRAKATAU

KRAKATAU Ocean Conditions

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