Mandarin Point - Bali

Parede, just a short boat ride from Bayahibe, offers a relaxed dive with a good mix of corals and reef fish. We usually drop onto a rounded reef that tops out around 10 meters, sloping down to 21 meters. It’s an easy drift most days, making it a comfortable spot for newer divers or those looking for a leisurely second dive. Keep an eye out for grunts schooling near the coral heads and the occasional Hawksbill turtle gliding past. You’ll spot barberfish, doctorfish, and often some decent-sized hogfish picking through the sponges. Visibility averages around 17 meters, so you get a good view of the reef structure and the creatures that call it home.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.134500, 114.558700
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Bali Barat

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 Mandarin Point

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 Mandarin Point

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