Dive Sites
 Nusa Penida offers some of best diving to be found anywhere. Most of the dive sites around Nusa Penida and its two small sister islands - Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan will be a drift dive and the current can reach more than 4 knots. Upwelling from the deep water south of Bali, keep the visibility in these areas clear, but can also form thermo clines with temperatures dropping down to 22 °.
Nusa Lembongan in the other side, is a fine place, offers world class surfing locations. There's the "Shipwreck", Lacerations" and "Play ground".
Since this island more knowned by the surfers, you will find, that Nusa lembongan is more developed compare than Nusa Penida. Hotels, bungalows, restaurants and other tourist facilities are easily sighted in this island.
Pelagic are the main attraction here and you have a good chance to see jacks, mackerel, tuna, turtle, and mantas. Sharks are common and big mantas are frequently sighted. Perhaps the most unusual pelagic visitor to Nusa Penida ( August - September ) is the unique mola-mola or oceanic sutblcontect-texts1ish, a mysterious large flattened fish with elongated dorsal and vertical fins and a lumpy growth instead of a tail fin.
Below is the list of dive sites we're offer.
Other dive location is available upon request.
Nusa Penida highlight
| LOCATION |
South East of Bali, approximately
18 Nm from Sanur |
| TYPE OF DIVES |
Boat diving and Drift diving |
| VISIBILITY |
15 – 40 meters |
| DEPTHS |
6 – 40 meters |
| CURRENT |
mild to currents up to 4+
knots |
| SUITABILITY |
Depending location, from
beginner divers to divers with some experience |
| CONDITION |
Currents, depending on
locations, can at times be quite strong therefore
if unsure should request a thorough dive briefing
and stick close to Pro Dive Bali Divemaster, good
varieties of hard and soft corals, the water can
get pretty cold at times. |
| HIGHLIGHTS |
Numerous dive sites. Slopes
and Drop-offs. Interesting species to be found (e.g.
Eagle and Manta Rays, Mola-Mola, turtle etc), many pelagic.
Excellent varieties of corals |
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These dive
sites are located on the coast of northern Nusa Penida
and offer great drift diving. The reef is healthy and
has a similar structure all along this stretch, a steep
slope of low hard coral, with patches of bommies that
runs to depth of 50 meters or more.
Current is always present in this area which means our
dive will always be a drift dive from a pleasant, relaxing
knot, which can be up to 4 knots. |
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 Located on the islands northwest point, the channel between
Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan is probably the single most
popular dive site on Nusa Penida and is regarded by many
as the best. It’s recognition comes not only because it
is partially protected from the current flowing through
the strait between Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan, but
also the water is clear and the coral is rich.
The topography here is very nice; there are some very
attractive coral formations, with big gorgonian and soft
coral bushes.
The fish life is excellent with both small and large species
that present in large numbers, emperor and regal angelfish
are common and triggerfish of many types including big
titan and brightly paltered clown fish cruise the reef.
Snapper of several variety especially midnight, school
here in phenomenal numbers and there are many a great
number of sweet lips. The larger reef residents including
giant groper, large parrot fish, moray eel, white tip
shark, giant trevally, lots of big eyed jack, big barracuda
and in deeper areas a chance encounter with the fabled
ocean sunfish (mola-mola).
The current often heads northeast but sometimes can be
difficult to read. The easiest way is to drop into the
middle of the dive site, starting at 6 meters with a lovely
reef and beautiful soft coral, following the slope down
wards to 10-15 meters, then you can turn either north
or south conditions permitting. The water can be very
cold in here. |
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Located on the
south side of Gamat bay, south west of Nusa Penida there
is another bay with rocky island in the middle of it,
called Crystal Bay.
Upon entering the bay, you descend directly down to the
reef which is 5 – 10 mtr, and this coral reef has a white
sandy base, covered with anemones and soft corals. Follow
the north side of the bay and in the corner, at a depth
of 12 mtr, there is a cave, entering from underwater once
inside the cove, which opens to the sky, you will see
bats asleep overhead. Most of the time you will see reef
shark inside the cave.
From the bat cave continue following the wall ( the reef
is not particularly rich ), hard corals provide home for
lots of lobster.
The bay is vulnerable to swell, creating up and down currents.
When the current is present, there is the opportunity
to see white tip shark, leopard shark, mantas, and eagle
ray. |
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 Located
on the northwest of Nusa Lembongan. The site is sparse,sloping
reef with a terrace at 24 meters. The current can
be strong here and can try to pull you downwards.
The dive starts east off the point ( where the light
house is ) you then descend to the slope starting
at 10 mtr where you are swept in a drift west to the
corner, whence you head south inside the bay toward
the ship wreck, to seek some protection.
The main reason to dive this site is because molas can
be seen here ( seasonal – April to September ) |
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The dive
site is located on the coast of northern Nusa Lembongan,
offer great drift diving. The reef is healthy and has
a steep slope of low hard coral, with patches of commies
that runs to depth of 16 meters or more.
Current is always present in this area which means our
dive will always be a drift dive from a pleasant, relaxing
knot, which can be up to 4 knots, make the visibility
is very clear with 20 - 30 m. Its also possible to enjoy
snorkeling here |
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 This is a lime stone rock off the southwest coast of Nusa
Penida. The above water scenery is dramatic, with lime
stone cliffs that descend straight into the ocean. The
swell can be very strong, therefore Pro Dive Bali recommends
this dive should be done early in the morning, before
the wind starts to pick up.
The profile is a slope down and there is no coral at all,
just bare limestone rock. There is no real current in
here just swell. The only reason to dive here is to see
the mantas. You may also see other pelagic such as tuna,
and tiger mackerel.
Please be aware that if mantas aren’t there, there is
nothing else to see, except water, sand, limestone rock
and your buddy. This is the place where they usually come
to feed, so there is no guarantee you see them. But if
you are lucky you will be surrounded by these pelagic
which are 2-4m wide and totally harmless as they eat plankton. |
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Ceningan
is the smallest island between the three and located at
the middle of Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan and the dive
site is actualy at the strait of ceningan toward Toyapakeh.
The nutrient rich water, flowing out of the mangroves
feed dense collection of multi -colored soft Corals and
sponges on the north tip of Ceningan strait, sweeping
out the current along the wall. |
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The special visitor for the coming month ... The MOLA-MOLA ....
So, start planning your diving holiday, whether you will stay at Nusa Lembongan or in Bali, and don't miss the opportunity to see the unique mola-mola or oceanic Sunfish, a mysterious large flattened fish with elongated dorsal and vertal fins and a lumpy growth instead of a tail fin..
We offer a selection of Mola-mola package for you, to suit your ... read more
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Jl. Rama No 6 Pesanggaran
Denpasar Selatan, 80223
Bali - Indonesia |
Tel. Dive Shop : +62 361 766 753
Office : +62 361 726 823
Mobile (call or text 24 hours) :
+62 813 3874 9000 or
+62 813 3870 4422 |
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