What is the best time to dive Amed?

The best months to dive Amed in Indonesia are April, May, October, November. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 29°C during peak season.

Amed reaches a maximum depth of 30 m, with visibility ranging from 9–30 m. Depths beyond 18 m are best suited to Advanced Open Water divers or higher.

What marine life can you see at Amed?

Amed is known for encounters with manta ray, mola mola, sunfish. The site features reef, drift, muck, shore, pelagic diving across 15 named sites, with a marine life score of 40/100 in OkToDive's ranking.

Is Amed good for beginners?

Amed suits divers with a Open Water certification. Currents are moderate and maximum depth is 30 m — comfortable for intermediate divers who have a few trips under their belt.

How much does it cost to dive Amed?

A 2-tank dive at Amed averages around $65 USD, placing it in the mid range tier. Both boat and shore access are available, giving divers flexibility on budget.

Amed Diving — Bali's Quiet East Coast Reefs

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World Class

Intermediate

Amed

IndonesiaAsia-Pacific

62.7

SCORE

-8.3470°N

115.6506°E

Amed is Bali's quieter alternative to the tourist south — a strip of fishing villages backed by Mount Agung where shore-entry dives drop onto walls teeming with macro life. The Japanese Wreck and Jemeluk Bay are the headliners, but every beach entry reveals fans, soft corals, and critters that macro photographers obsess over.

Bali's Quiet Northeast Dive Coast

Visibility9–30 m

Temperature24–29°C

Max Depth30 m

Currentmoderate

2-Tank Dive$65

Best MonthsApril, May, October, November

CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score breakdown

Click any score to see a detailed breakdown

Marine Life

40.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity

Megafauna Encounters

Reef Fish Abundance

Macro Life

Endemic Species

Marine life diversity

40.0

Coral & reef health

71.0

Visibility & conditions

70.0

Dive site variety

71.0

Water temperature

69.0

Depth & access

56.0

Operator quality

78.0

Topside experience

64.0

Getting there

68.0

Value & cost

62.0

Crowding

57.0

Social proof

54.0

Key species

manta ray mola mola sunfish

Dive types

reefdriftmuckshorepelagic

Traveling with non-divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for non-divers

snorkeling at Jemeluk BayMount Agung sunrise trekTirta Gangga water palacesalt farming village tourfreediving courses

Nearby cultural sites

Tirta Gangga Royal Water Palace
Lempuyang Temple (Gate of Heaven)
Puri Agung Karangasem

Non-diver score

6/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes

Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & emergency

Dive insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org

Hyperbaric Chamber80 km — Sanglah Hospital Hyperbaric Unit, Denpasar

Nearest Hospital50 km

2-hour drive to Denpasar for chamber; basic clinic in Amed

Skill LevelIntermediate

Current Strengthmoderate

Top operators

Adventure Divers Bali

PADI

4.8

420 reviewsNITROX

Euro Dive Amed

PADI

4.7

380 reviewsNITROX

Amed Fun Divers

SSI

4.9

210 reviewsNITROX

Compare this dive site

Amed in Indonesia scores 62.7/100in OkToDive's 12-category data-driven rating. Best for reef diving with 9–30m visibility and 24–29°C water temps. A 2-tank dive costs ~$65 USD. Peak season: April, May, October.

Last updated: 2026-05-24

Who should dive here

Best for

+ Experienced drift divers comfortable in current
+ Anyone visiting Asia-Pacific for the first time
+ Groups seeking 15+ named dive sites in one area

Skip if

− You prefer uncrowded sites and this has 15+ named spots drawing traffic
− You need shore access — this is boat-only

Verdict

Choose Amed over similar Asia-Pacific destinations when operator quality matters more than marine life

How Amed compares

Site	Score	Visibility	Cost/dive	Best for
Amed	62.7	9–30m	$65	reef, drift
Raja Ampat	81.4	15–30m	$180	reef, wall
Sipadan Island	81.3	18–40m	$120	wall, reef
Komodo National Park	78.4	9–30m	$100	drift, reef
Tubbataha Reef	76.0	24–46m	$200	wall, reef

Current conditions

7/10Good

Waves0.86 m

Swell0.86 m

Wind8.8 km/h

Air27.6°C

ThunderstormThunderstorm

43d ago

Honest reality check

What your dive shop won't tell you

The minimum certification printed on a brochure is the legal floor, not the honest recommendation. Here's what we actually think you should bring to this site.

Recommended logged dives

25+

Below this we'd send you somewhere easier first.

Recommended certification

Open Water

“Accessible to most certified divers with basic open water skills.”

What will challenge you

→Moderate currents. Expect to drift — this is not a skill-builder site for a first trip after certification.
→Variable visibility
→Navigation in low viz

What will surprise you

→Thermoclines can drop water temp by 5°C between the surface and depth. Your wetsuit choice should match the minimum, not the average.
→Short dive season — only 4 months worth going (April, May, October, November). Book well ahead or miss it.

Time of day

When to dive it

Every dive shop gives you this briefing at 7am. We just wrote it down. Tidal dependency: slight. Optimal window: First light to 11am for best visibility..

Morning

Viz
high
Current
moderate
Crowd
light

reef exploration
photography

Best light and calmest conditions before afternoon wind picks up.

Afternoon

Viz
moderate
Current
moderate
Crowd
moderate

drift diving
second tank

Wind chop can reduce viz. Still diveable but morning is better.

Month-by-month

Dive forecast

Realistic conditions by month. Viz ranges are what you should actually expect, not best-case marketing numbers. Confidence % is the share of days that match this profile historically.

Month	Viz (m)	Temp (°C)	Current	Sea	Rain	Confidence	Highlights
Jan	20–30	27	Mod	Calm	Light	70%	reef fish active, peak season crowds
Feb	20–30	27	Mod	Calm	Light	70%	reef fish active, peak season crowds
Mar	20–30	27	Mod	Calm	Light	70%	reef fish active, peak season crowds
Apr	20–30	27	Mod	Calm	Light	70%	reef fish active
May	20–30	27	Mod	Calm	Light	70%	reef fish active
Jun	9–20	28	Mod	Mod	Wet	70%	reef fish active
Jul	9–20	28	Mod	Mod	Wet	70%	reef fish active, manta season
Aug	9–20	28	Mod	Mod	Wet	70%	reef fish active, manta season
Sep	9–20	28	Mod	Mod	Wet	70%	reef fish active, manta season
Oct	9–20	28	Mod	Mod	Wet	70%	reef fish active
Nov	20–30	27	Mod	Calm	Light	70%	reef fish active
Dec	20–30	27	Mod	Calm	Light	70%	reef fish active

Shoot here

Photography brief

Subjects are only half the shot. A perfect macro site is useless in a three-knot drift, and a wide-angle dream is useless at 35 m with a murky ceiling. These are the conditions, not the hype.

Macro subjects49

Wide angle69

Viz stability51

Hover friendliness55

Natural light60

Recommended kit

→General reef kit — mid-range wide or a 60mm macro depending on the specific site

Level up here

What this site will teach you

The dives that made you a better diver are the ones that made you uncomfortable for the right reasons. Here's what this site will quietly train you for.

Buoyancy precision
intermediate
Macro subjects demand millimeter-level hover control.

What it costsEstimates — calibration pending

7-day trip, per person

Rough ranges anchored to existing regional data — not booking quotes. Land-based trip, standard breakdown.

Budget

$2,000–$2,800

Hostels, shore diving, cheap eats

Flights (RT from US): $1,100–$1,300
Accommodation / day: $50–$100
Diving / day: $60–$70
Food / day: $10–$25
Transfers + misc: $50–$150

Mid-range

$3,150–$4,500

3-star hotels, standard boat ops, mix of restaurants

Flights (RT from US): $1,550–$1,850
Accommodation / day: $120–$220
Diving / day: $70–$80
Food / day: $30–$60
Transfers + misc: $50–$150

Splurge

$5,150–$8,150

Top resorts or liveaboards, premium operators

Flights (RT from US): $2,250–$2,750
Accommodation / day: $260–$500
Diving / day: $80–$110
Food / day: $70–$140
Transfers + misc: $50–$150

Budget decision guide

Choose Budget if you prioritize dive count over comfort — hostels and shore diving maximize bottom time per dollar. Choose Mid-range for the best balance of comfort and value — most divers land here. Choose Splurge for premium operators, private guides, and top-tier accommodation — worth it for special trips or non-diving partners.

Flights priced round-trip from a major US hub. Figures are per person on a shared room. Solo travelers add ~30% to accommodation.

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Amed Diving — Indonesia