Yellowmargin moray in the reef off Nusa Penida, Bali

Gamat Bay

Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia

  • Beginner
  • Mild current
  • Best Apr to Nov

Gamat Bay is a beginner dive site in Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia. Dives run from 6 to 40 m, with mild current. The best months are April to November. Marine life here includes triggerfish, surgeonfish and green sea turtle. 15 dive shops on Scubalo run trips here.

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Conditions at Gamat Bay

Max depth
25 m
Depth range
6–40 m
Current
Mild
Level
Beginner
Depth profile: dives from 6 m to 40 m.

Safety

Current
Can change from mild to strong during a dive; follow your guide's route.

About Gamat Bay

Gamat Bay is a bay on Nusa Penida's northwest coast, between Crystal Bay and Toyapakeh. A shallow coral plateau at 6 to 8 metres suits first dives, while a wall at the end of the bay drops to 40, with turtles, rays and mola mola in season.

Gamat Bay sits on the northwest coast of Nusa Penida, between Crystal Bay and Toyapakeh, facing the strait. It has two sides to it. At the back of the bay a coral plateau lies at just 6 to 8 metres, colourful and clear, which makes it a favourite for discovery dives and newer divers.

At the end of the bay the reef turns into a wall that drops to about 40 metres, where experienced divers head when the current allows. Turtles, marble rays, moray eels and plenty of nudibranchs live around the bay, and from July to October mola mola are seen here too.

The current can range from mild to strong and change during a dive, so let your guide choose the route on the day.

When to dive Gamat Bay

Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.

Season

Right now
Year round
Nusa Penida is dived all year.
Mola mola season
July to October, when cold upwellings bring sunfish up from the deep.

Marine life at Gamat Bay

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Questions about Gamat Bay

Is Gamat Bay good for beginners?

Yes. The coral plateau at the back of the bay is only 6 to 8 metres deep and often used for discovery dives. The wall at the end is for more experienced divers.

How deep is Gamat Bay?

The plateau is at 6 to 8 metres, and the wall at the end of the bay drops to about 40 metres.

Can you see mola mola at Gamat Bay?

Sometimes, from July to October, when cold upwellings bring them up. Turtles, marble rays and moray eels are seen all year.

Where is Gamat Bay?

On the northwest coast of Nusa Penida, between Crystal Bay and Toyapakeh.

What is the current like at Gamat Bay?

It ranges from mild to strong and can change during a dive, so your guide will pick the route for the day's conditions.

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