Takat Kamboja - Bali

Banc des Salines gives us a proper glimpse into what the Gulf of Tadjoura can really offer. It’s not just another reef; it’s a living example of how hardy Red Sea corals are, thriving despite everything. We love drifting along the reef wall here, spotting the flashes of Arabian angelfish and the more subtle movements of the ocellated plesiops tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for the Red Sea butterflyfish, their colours really pop against the deeper blues. The currents can pick up, so it's a site we'd suggest for divers comfortable with a bit of drift, though it's rarely a washing machine. Our favourite time to dive Banc des Salines is mid-morning, when the sun hits the coral just right, making the checkerboard wrasse and rainbowfish shimmer. It’s a truly peaceful dive, often just you and the marine life, a quiet contrast to some of the busier Red Sea spots. You’ll leave feeling like you’ve been let in on a secret.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-6.932500, 115.603890
Type
reef

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 Takat Kamboja

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 Takat Kamboja

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