Dive Sites

Best time to dive in Bali

Bali is a year round diving destination with warm temperatures. During the colder months, the water is around 29°C, so you don’t have to worry too much about getting chilly!

It is recommended to wear 3mm shorty or a full length suit depending on where you plan to dive. The coldest water is around Nusa Penida and Secret Bay with temperatures as low as 24°C! 

The dry season in Bali runs from April to October however:
• The best diving season is from May to November (May, June, July, September, October, November).
• The best time to see Manta Rays is April and May
• The best time or season to see the famous Mola Mola, Oceanic sunfish is from August to October.
• The worst season to dive is during the monsoon from December to February (December, January, February 

and sometimes March) when heavy rain makes the visibility not so good on the East and North coasts Bali dive sites. During this period, consider going diving in Komodo National Park as this is the Manta Ray season!

How to dive Bali?

There are 3 scuba diving zones around Bali:
South Bali (Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, Sanur)
East Coast of Bali (Padang bai, Candidasa, Tulamben, Amed)
North West Coast of Bali (Menjangan Island, Permutaran, Lovina, Gilimanuk).

The best dive sites in Bali are:
Liberty Ship Wreck, One of the Best and Easiest Wrecks in the World!
Manta Point, to observe the superb Manta Rays!
Crystal Bay, to spot the rare Mola Mola!
Secret Bay in Gilimanuk, a must dive for any Underwater Macro Photographer! http://divezone.net/divesite/uss-liberty-wreck