Palapa

Good diving all year

Protected Area

TAMAN WISATA PERAIRAN PASIR PUTIH KABUPATEN SITUBONDO

Why dive here

With 515+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks, giant moray eels and manta rays - Palapa offers some of Bali's richest reef 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

CharacterReef dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Palapa, a quick ten-minute jukung ride from shore, offers a relaxed dive experience, especially if you’re keen on exploring a different side of Bali’s underwater scenery. Dropping in with a back roll, you’ll find the average depth around 18 metres, with visibility typically hovering around 11 metres. It’s a good spot for a chilled-out afternoon, often quieter than some of the busier reefs. Keep an eye out for moray eels tucked into crevices, and we’ve seen turtles cruising through the seagrass beds here a few times. It’s a nice option if you prefer fewer divers and a gentler pace.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Palapa

Palapa Ocean Conditions

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