Nusa Penida
- Best time
- Apr to Nov
- Dive sites
- 14
- Dive shops
- 16
Dive sites in Nusa Penida
Mild5–40 mBeginnerBuyuk (Buyuk Point)
Nusa Penida, Bali
Mild6–40 mBeginnerGamat Bay
Nusa Penida, Bali
Mild5–40 mBeginnerKarang Sari (Karangsari)
Nusa Penida, Bali
None5–25 mBeginnerManta Bay (Secret Manta)
Nusa Penida, Bali
Mild5–40 mBeginnerManta Point
Nusa Penida, Bali
Moderate5–40 mBeginnerPura Ped (Ped)
Nusa Penida, Bali
Moderate3–40 mBeginnerSampalan (Batu Nunggul)
Nusa Penida, Bali
Moderate5–40 mBeginnerSD Point (Sekolah Dasar)
Nusa Penida, Bali
Moderate5–30 mBeginnerSental
Nusa Penida, Bali
MildBeginnerSuana
Nusa Penida, Bali
Strong5–40 mAdvancedCrystal Bay (Penida Bay)
Nusa Penida, Bali
Strong5–40 mAdvancedMalibu Point (Malibu)
Nusa Penida, Bali
Strong5–40 mAdvancedToyapakeh
Nusa Penida, Bali
- Very strongExpert
Batu Abah
Nusa Penida, Bali
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Best time to dive Nusa Penida
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.Nusa Penida right now
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Marine life in Nusa Penida
- Mola-Mola11
- White-Tip Reef Shark7
- Tuna7
- Nudibranch7
- Green Sea Turtle7
- Hawksbill Turtle6
- Eagle Ray5
- Octopus5
- Clownfish5
- Scorpionfish5
- Manta Ray4
- Moray Eel4
- Frogfish4
Types of diving in Nusa Penida
Dive shops in Nusa Penida
Shops that run trips to these sites.
Pure Dive Resort
Nusa Penida, Bali
Boutique SSI and PADI dive resort on Nusa Penida's beachfront, with freediving.
Bali Aqua Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida, Bali
Bali Aqua's beachfront PADI IDC shop in Ped, with Ped as its house reef.
Blue Corner Dive Penida
Nusa Penida, Bali
Blue Corner's Nusa Penida base, with coral restoration on the north coast.
DPM Diving Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida, Bali
SSI shop in Toyapakeh, with adaptive diving and small groups.
DUNE Penida Dive Resort
Nusa Penida, Bali
PADI 5 Star IDC and Eco Center in Sakti, formerly Atlantis.
Nusa Penida diving guides
6 min readMola mola diving in Nusa Penida: Indonesia's oceanic sunfish season
Every year between July and October, giant ocean sunfish rise from deep water to visit shallow reefs near Bali. Here is when to go, where to dive, and what a mola mola encounter in Nusa Penida is really like.
22 Jul 2026
5 min readNusa Penida diving guide: manta rays, mola mola and the best dive sites
Nusa Penida sits a short boat ride from Bali, with manta rays all year, mola mola from July to October and drift dives along steep coral slopes. This guide covers the best sites, when to go, the conditions and how to plan your trip.
16 Jul 2026
3 min readTop 10 dive sites in Southeast Asia and when to dive them
Ten of Southeast Asia's best dive sites, from Raja Ampat to Nusa Penida, with the months each one is at its best.
9 Mar 2026
About diving in Nusa Penida
Manta Point is rated for beginners, in mild current from 5 to 40 m. Crystal Bay is for advanced divers, with strong, changing currents and cold upwellings.
Mola mola sightings peak from August to October, when the water can drop below 20°C, so bring a thicker wetsuit. Mantas are seen on most dives at Manta Point, with the most activity from March to June.
Questions about diving in Nusa Penida
When is the best time to dive Nusa Penida?
April to November, when most of Nusa Penida's dive sites are at their best.
How many dive shops are there in Nusa Penida?
Scubalo lists 16 dive shops in Nusa Penida, 1 of them verified. Each listing shows the shop's certifications and languages, and you can send it a booking request from there.
Is Nusa Penida good for beginner divers?
Yes. 10 of its 14 dive sites suit beginners, including Buyuk, Gamat Bay and Karang Sari.
What can you see diving in Nusa Penida?
Divers most often report mola-mola, white-tip reef shark, tuna and nudibranch here.
Where else can you dive near Nusa Penida?
Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Gili Islands and Lombok are close enough to fit in the same trip.
Diving near Nusa Penida
Close enough to add to the same trip.
- Nusa Lembongan
About 7 km away
- Bali
About 44 km away
- Gili Islands
About 71 km away
- Lombok
About 89 km away