VAN DER WIJK

Good diving all year

Why dive here

With 515+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks, giant moray eels and manta rays - VAN DER WIJK offers some of Bali's richest wreck 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

CharacterWreck dive · max 42m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

The Van der Wijk isn't for the faint of heart, or for those who skip their deep diver specialty. This is a serious wreck, resting at 42 metres, and we love it for its sheer scale and the history it represents. She’s a 97-metre steamship, sunk in 1936, and descending onto her deck feels like stepping back in time. What makes her special? The intact bow, for one, looming out of the blue, and the way the current often sweeps you along her length, giving you a proper sense of her size. We've spent dives just exploring the superstructure, carefully peeking into cargo holds now home to schools of snapper. Look closely and you’ll find nudibranchs clinging to the metal, and we've even spotted a few larger pelagics cruising past in the blue. This is a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts who appreciate a deep, atmospheric site with a story to tell, and it’s always better if you hit it on an incoming tide when visibility tends to be at its best.

Typical VAN DER WIJK Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

Maximum depth 42m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.

Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for VAN DER WIJK

VAN DER WIJK Ocean Conditions

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