5-12m
    Bali, Indonesia
    KKP-07 Semawang Denpasar

    Water Walk

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    KKP-07 Semawang Denpasar

    Why dive here

    With 515+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks, giant moray eels and manta rays - Water Walk offers some of Bali's richest shore 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
    CharacterShore dive · max 5-12m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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.

    Typical Water Walk Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

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

    Today05:5918:1412h 15m daylightGolden hour 17:46

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Water Walk

    Water Walk Ocean Conditions

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

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 28.3–31.6°C

    Current Speed

    4 cm/s

    Direction: E (90°)

    Salinity

    32.94 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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