Takat Tuku - Bali

Bajo Caribana is classic Malpelo: a seamount that just begs for a strong current to really switch it on. We've often found ourselves hanging in the blue here, waiting for the surge to bring in the magic. What we love most about this site isn't just the sheer number of sharks, though they certainly deliver. It's the smaller, more unusual stuff that really sets Bajo Caribana apart, if you're patient enough to spot it. Look closely and you'll find Red Scorpionfish tucked into crevices, almost invisible against the rock. We've spent whole dives just trying to tick off the different gobies here – the Goldspot and White-eye are particularly charming. And those Eight-ray Finger Corals provide perfect hiding spots for things like the Lofty Triplefin. Our favourite moments usually involve a school of Hogfish cruising past, chunky and confident, or seeing a Bluespotted Searobin darting along the bottom. This site is for divers who appreciate the big pelagics but are also happy to slow down and scour every inch for the rare and unusual. It’s not always an easy dive, often with a decent push, but the rewards are always worth the effort.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-6.986667, 115.699165
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 Tuku

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 Tuku

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