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    Padang Bay dive site
    reef
    Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia
    KK Karangasem

    Padang Bay

    Best months: Jan–Feb

    Protected Area

    KK Karangasem

    Why dive here

    With 246+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks, grey reef sharks, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Padang Bay offers some of Lombok & Gili Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest April, May, November.

    Best timeJan–Feb
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBlue-Spotted Stingrays, Bull Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Manta Rays and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 246+ species recorded
    Water28-30°C · warmest April, May, November
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Padang Bay, specifically the Pura Jepun site, is a nice, relaxed dive, especially if you’re looking for something shallower. It’s right off the shrine, an easy 50-metre swim from shore. The reef starts at 10 metres, a gentle slope dotted with big, vibrant anemones, black and yellow featherstars, and clusters of sea squirts. You’ll often spot oriental sweetlips, boxfish, and the occasional yellow trumpetfish meandering through the corals. Keep an eye on the sandy patches for lizardfish. It’s a good spot for newer divers or those who prefer a longer bottom time without the pressure of deep profiles.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Padang Bay

    Padang Bay Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Padang Bay, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-8.35, 116.05) (0km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    85°F · Range: 28.3–30.9°C

    Current Speed

    29.15 cm/s

    Direction: SW (239°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.223 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    33.97 PSU

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

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