Manta Point
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Manta Point

Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia

  • Beginner
  • Mild current
  • Best Mar to Oct

Manta Point is a beginner dive site in Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia. Dives run from 5 to 40 m, with mild current. The best months are March to October. Marine life here includes whale shark, mola-mola and black-tip reef shark. 55 dive shops on Scubalo run trips here.

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Conditions at Manta Point

Max depth
40 m
Depth range
5–40 m
Current
Mild
Level
Beginner
Depth profile: dives from 5 m to 40 m.

About Manta Point

Manta Point is a cleaning station for reef manta rays off the southwest coast of Nusa Penida. Mantas with wingspans of 3 to 5 metres visit year round to have parasites removed by smaller reef fish, often 10 to 20 or more on a dive.

The bottom is sand with large coral formations and boulders, and the mantas move between the shallows and the cleaning stations. Limestone cliffs drop straight into the sea above the site.

Besides mantas, divers see bamboo sharks, blue spotted stingrays, reef sharks, turtles and nudibranchs, and now and then a mola mola or whale shark.

The shallow cleaning stations make it possible for divers of all levels, and for snorkellers. Currents and swell vary, though, and can make conditions hard on some days. Nearby Manta Point II, or New Manta Point, is similar, with generally smaller mantas and calmer water for snorkellers.

When to dive Manta Point

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

Season

Right now
Year round
Mantas are seen on about 90% of dives.
Peak season
March to June, for the most manta activity and best visibility.
Dry season
April to October, with the calmest seas.
In mola season
Water can drop to 15 to 22°C from July to October. Bring a 5 to 7 mm wetsuit.
Good to know
Mantas can be absent for 4 to 5 weeks a year in breeding season, when they move deeper.

Marine life at Manta Point

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Questions about Manta Point

Can you see manta rays at Manta Point all year?

Yes. Mantas visit the cleaning stations year round and are seen on about 90% of dives. March to June is the peak, though they can be absent for 4 to 5 weeks a year during breeding season.

Is Manta Point suitable for beginner divers?

Yes. It is rated beginner on Scubalo, and the cleaning stations are shallow enough for snorkellers too. Currents and swell vary, so some days are harder than others.

How deep is Manta Point?

From about 5 metres at the shallow cleaning stations down to around 40.

What else can you see at Manta Point?

Bamboo sharks, blue spotted stingrays, reef sharks, turtles and nudibranchs, with occasional mola mola and whale sharks.

How do you get to Manta Point?

By boat from Nusa Penida, booked through a shop on the island or as a day trip from Bali. Fast boats from Sanur or Padang Bai reach Nusa Penida in 30 to 45 minutes.

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  • Gabrielle A.

    5 out of 5 starsDived May 2025
    • Good visibility
    • Good for beginners

    As it was my 3rd dive ever, it was honestly incredible to see so many Manta Rays up close, we even got to see a pregnant Manta ray. Although there were quite a few divers, we were spread out, and it didn't feel crowded. Would highly recommend for anyone to do, and felt super safe & looked after with Rasmus @ Adventure Scuba Diving too.

Dive shops that go to Manta Point

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