Paradise Diving - Bali

Paradise Diving. The name sounds a bit much, doesn't it? But honestly, we think it earns it, at least on a good day. Tucked away on Bali’s east coast, this site really shines when the current is gentle. Drop in and you’re instantly surrounded by the sound of Glassy Cardinalfish schooling in the Branch corals, a shimmering silver curtain that parts as you drift through. We love finning slowly here, keeping an eye out for the smaller stuff. You'll often spot Bicolor nudibranchs inching across the coral rubble, their vibrant colours popping against the muted background. Look closely in the sandy patches and you might just catch a Slender Snake Eel poking its head out, curious and quick to retract. The Staghorn corals here are impressively dense, a maze of branching structures that house countless tiny gobies, like Stobbs' Pygmygoby and Palebarred Reefgoby. We'd suggest going in the morning; the light is often best, illuminating the deep blues and purples of the Small Giant Clams. The biggest downside? Sometimes a strong current can sweep through, making it a bit of a workout rather than a leisurely drift. But when it’s calm, this place truly lives up to its optimistic name.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.273872, 115.590490

Marine Protected Area: KK Karangasem

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 Paradise Diving

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 Paradise Diving

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