Water Walk - Bali

Water Walk in Bali is one of those sites that genuinely surprises us. It’s got this mellow, sandy slope that doesn't immediately scream "standout dive," but give it five minutes and you’ll be hooked. We’ve spent entire dives here just hovering, watching the sand come alive. You'll definitely spot Scaly Mackerel cruising by, often in decent-sized schools, and if you’ve got a keen eye, look for the Dragon wrasse, always a treat. Our favourite find here has to be the Indonesian Shovelnose Ray, they’re just magnificent gliding along the bottom. The beauty of Water Walk is in its subtle rewards. It's not about big pelagics or dramatic walls. This is a macro and critter hunter's dream, especially when the light is just right in the morning. We often see divers focused on the main reef, completely missing the magic unfolding on the sand. Look closely for Reticulate Sandgobies and Eyebrow Gobies darting into their burrows, and keep an eye out for the elusive Western Longnose Spurdog if you're lucky. It's a fantastic site for photographers who appreciate the smaller, stranger things, and it’s a calm enough spot for newer divers to practice buoyancy while still being utterly captivated.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.706568, 115.263145

Marine Protected Area: KKP-07 Semawang Denpasar

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 Water Walk

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 Water Walk

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