MANGGIS - Bali

Manggis, for us, is one of those sites we always try to squeeze in, especially when we’re feeling a bit lazy and just want a simple, rewarding dive. It’s not deep, just 4 metres, but that’s the beauty of it – you can spend ages poking around without worrying about your computer. The wreck itself, a 65.5-metre motor vessel sunk in 1975, has settled nicely into the seabed, with its superstructure now a home for all sorts of critters. We love finning slowly over the deck, spotting nudibranchs clinging to the metalwork, or finding a moray eel peeking out from a darkened hold. The light penetration is fantastic at this depth, painting the corals and sponges that have colonised the ship in bright colours. It’s an easy, calm dive, perfect for photographers wanting to capture macro life without a strong current pushing them around, or for newer divers getting comfortable with wreck exploration. We’d suggest going in the morning; the water often feels clearest then, and the early light really makes the wreck pop.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-7.200000, 112.721664
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
4m

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 MANGGIS

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 MANGGIS

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