12m
    Bali, Indonesia
    PKK-003 Bangkalan

    Lap 2015

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    PKK-003 Bangkalan

    Why dive here

    With 515+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks, giant moray eels and manta rays - Lap 2015 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 12m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Lap 2015 isn't just a wreck, it's a feeling. We love how this relatively shallow wreck, sitting at just 12 meters, truly feels like a journey back in time. You descend onto what feels like a skeletal hull, almost completely encrusted now, and the silence is punctuated only by the distant hum of your regulator. It’s an intimate site, perfect for divers who appreciate the quiet conversation a historical wreck has with the ocean. This isn't a massive freighter; it's more like a ghost ship, inviting exploration of its corroded beams and the small nooks that have become homes for a surprising amount of macro life. Look closely for the decorator crabs, their camouflage almost perfect, and the tiny porcelain crabs tucked into anemones nearby. We'd suggest going early in the morning, before the dive boats from Candidasa start arriving. The light filtering through the water onto the wreck at dawn creates an almost ethereal glow, and the reef fish, usually fusiliers and damselfish, seem less skittish. Be aware, currents here can pick up without much warning, so keep an eye on your guide and the local conditions.

    Typical Lap 2015 Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m12m max~60 min estimated bottom time

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

    Safety Notes

    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 Lap 2015

    Lap 2015 Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Lap 2015, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-7.5, 113.18) (20km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 28.3–31.6°C

    Current Speed

    4 cm/s

    Direction: E (90°)

    Salinity

    32.94 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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