TIPISON (POSSIBLY) - Bali

Okay, Tipison. This one’s a proper expedition, not a casual jaunt. We actually had to do a bit of digging to confirm the exact location, as it’s often overlooked in favour of the more famous Bali wrecks. But for us, that’s its charm. This 101-meter cargo ship, sunk way back in 1983 after a collision, lies deep enough that the sun struggles to penetrate fully, lending it a wonderfully eerie atmosphere. The wreck itself is well broken up in places, but the sheer scale of the hull sections is impressive. We love tracing the deck line, imagining the ship in its prime. The wheelhouse is largely gone, but you can still poke your head into some of the cargo holds, where schooling batfish often swirl in the dim light. Look closely at the superstructure for the macro life: nudibranchs, often some vibrant flatworms, and we've even spotted a few ambitious frogfish blending perfectly into the encrusted metal. The depth, 21 meters, means you get a decent bottom time, but it’s definitely one for divers comfortable with bigger structures and a bit of a current. Don’t expect pristine coral gardens; this is about the raw, industrial beauty of a ship reclaimed by the sea.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-7.173450, 112.677330
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
21m

Marine Protected Area: PKK-003 Bangkalan

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 TIPISON (POSSIBLY)

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 TIPISON (POSSIBLY)

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