Plongée à Nusa Penida — Indonesia

Nusa Penida is where Bali gets serious. Cold upwellings from the Indian Ocean bring mola mola (ocean sunfish) from July to October, while Manta Point delivers reliable manta encounters year-round. Currents are no joke — Crystal Bay's thermoclines can drop 10°C in seconds — but the pelagic payoff is unmatched in Southeast Asia.

Score
62.0
Visibilité
6–30m
Température
20–28°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, October
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World Class
Intermediate
Nusa Penida
IndonesiaAsia-Pacific
62.0

SCORE

-8.7275°N

115.5444°E

Nusa Penida is where Bali gets serious. Cold upwellings from the Indian Ocean bring mola mola (ocean sunfish) from July to October, while Manta Point delivers reliable manta encounters year-round. Currents are no joke — Crystal Bay's thermoclines can drop 10°C in seconds — but the pelagic payoff is unmatched in Southeast Asia.

Bali's Manta & Mola Mola Frontier

Visibility6–30 m
Temperature20–28°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$90
Best MonthsApril, May, October, November
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML40.0CH71.0VIS65.0SV75.0TMP57.0DA62.0OP78.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL56.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

40.0

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

Species Diversity
48
Megafauna Encounters
28
Reef Fish Abundance
74
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
35
Marine Life Diversity
40.0
Coral & Reef Health
71.0
Visibility & Conditions
65.0
Dive Site Variety
75.0
Water Temperature
57.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
56.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

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

Kelingking Beach cliff viewpointAngel's Billabong tide poolBroken Beach natural archsnorkeling with mantasAtuh Beach

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Pura Goa Giri Putri cave temple
  • Pura Penataran Ped

Non-Diver Score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

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Hyperbaric Chamber50 km — Sanglah Hospital Hyperbaric Unit, Denpasar
Nearest Hospital40 km

Fast boat to Sanur (30-45 min) then drive to Denpasar; limited medical care on island

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

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Blue Corner Dive Nusa Penida

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Penida Divers

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4.7
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Angel Billabong Dive

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4.6
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