Sandy Slope - Bali

Te Hua Point is a classic Poor Knights dive, with those towering kelp forests and blocky rock formations we know so well. It’s a site that really delivers on the fish life – we’ve often found ourselves in the middle of massive schools of blue maomao, thick enough to dim the light. Keep an eye on the bottom for those impressive eagle rays gliding by, especially as you explore the plateaus. What we really love here is the sheer density of the smaller stuff too, tucked into crevices. Little swimming crabs scuttling over the rocks and Southern reef squid hovering in the open water. Look closely into the kelp, you’ll spot green rock lobsters peeking out. Visibility averages around 10 metres, but on a good day, it stretches further, revealing the full scale of those dramatic pinnacles. It’s a site that offers a great mix for anyone who loves a good rocky reef, with plenty to keep you occupied without needing to go particularly deep.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.090500, 114.513000
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 Sandy Slope

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 Sandy Slope

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