Nusa Penida⚠ data unverified
Indonesia · Asia · Bali Strait
3.8
/ 5
★★★★☆
Wall-and-reef diving with challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.
Level Advanced
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
3.5
Facilities
3.5
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 20 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Best conditions in Jul–Oct
Cons
- Strong currents — skilled divers only
- Deep dives to 40 m
Best for
Not for
Plan your trip
$$$🛏️
Suggested stay
2–3 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$$ · ≈ $64/day
Developed dive town, but options are limited and prices average.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A manageable dive base with a handful of operators.
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Real daily cost in Indonesia
Around $64/day per person · food $23 · hotel $58
Good to know
- Expect strong current — run drift dives with an experienced local guide.
- Conditions can be demanding; dive with an operator who knows the site.
- Built for experienced divers — an Advanced Open Water cert is a good idea.
- Prime season is Jul–Oct.
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Depth
5–40 m (16–131 ft)
Visibility
20 m (66 ft)
Water temp
24–28°C (75–82°F)
Current
Strong
Best season
Jul–Oct
Certification
Advanced
Dive shops
6
Why go
Nusa Penida sits in the Bali Strait off Indonesia, a wall and reef system where dives drop from shallow tops into deeper water. Dives run to 40 m with around 20 m visibility, strong currents and sea temperatures of 24–28°C. Marine highlights include manta rays, mola mola and eagle rays. Best season is Jul–Oct, typically reached by boat. Built for experienced divers. An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended. Strong currents and dives to 40 m call for solid buoyancy and comfort at depth.
Site type
DriftWall
Access
Boat
Clear water and the chance of eagle rays — what more do you want?
I bring my AOW students here. The strong current makes a proper dive plan essential, and the briefing matters.
Worth the journey — the Jul–Oct window is the time to go.