The Drift Bali
Protected Area
KK Buleleng
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) - The Drift Bali offers some of Lombok & Gili Islands's richest drift diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest April, May, November.
The Drift Bali, off Lombok, really lives up to its name. You'll often find yourself gliding along, usually starting with a shore entry from where the local boats moor. It’s a mix of coral rubble and sand, sloping gently to around 20 metres, and while it might not be a dramatic wall dive, we always find plenty to focus on. Keep your eyes peeled for the smaller stuff: we've had good luck spotting cuttlefish, various nudibranchs, and even seahorses if you’re patient. Just be mindful of boat traffic on ascent, a buoy helps there. It’s a relaxed dive, good for taking your time and appreciating the macro life.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
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BONDALEM ECO DIVE
Mavi Diving Indonesia
Tulamben Dive Adventures
Alam Batu
Relax Bali
Siddhartha Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Drift Bali
The Drift Bali Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Drift Bali, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-8.35, 116.05) (0km away)
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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