Pulau Dapur

Good diving all year

Protected Area

Pulau Rambut

Why dive here

With 515+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks, giant moray eels and manta rays - Pulau Dapur 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

Pulau Dapur, off the coast of Bali, is one of those spots we always make time for. It’s not just the sheer number of fish, though there are plenty of fusiliers here, swirling in massive clouds. We love the feeling of this place, the way the light filters through the water onto the reef. Keep an eye out for the coral catsharks tucked away under ledges. They’re surprisingly shy, but if you approach slowly, you might get a good look. The reef itself is a tapestry of hard and soft corals, a real treat for macro photographers and wide-angle shooters alike. We often spot blue-finned rock cod lurking among the bommies, and the yellow largescale flounders are masters of camouflage on the sandy patches. For those who appreciate a relaxed drift, this site often delivers. If you hit it around slack tide, the currents are usually gentle enough to really take your time and explore. It's a fantastic second dive after something a bit more challenging, letting you decompress while still seeing plenty of life.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pulau Dapur

Pulau Dapur Ocean Conditions

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