The Drop 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 Drop Bali offers some of Lombok & Gili Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest April, May, November.
The Drop Bali starts with a boat entry into a shallow patch, often a good spot to check your gear before drifting. It’s a teardrop-shaped reef that slopes down to 21 metres, where you’ll find some seriously impressive barrel sponges and big fan corals. We’ve had dives here with loads of clown anemonefish tending their homes, and if you look closely, both Northern Bicoloured and Largemouth Triplefins hugging the reef. Keep an eye out for turtles cruising by and the occasional whitetip reef shark in the blue. Currents can be a bit lively, making it more suited for divers comfortable with a drift, but the payout of reef fish and potential for larger visitors makes it a solid dive.
Typical The Drop Bali Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Dive shops near The Drop Bali
Mavi Diving Indonesia
BONDALEM ECO DIVE
Tulamben Dive Adventures
Alam Batu
Relax Bali
Siddhartha Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Drop Bali
The Drop Bali Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Drop 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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