

Best for advanced divers, 5-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Batu Bolong is a pinnacle site near Padang Bai, Indonesia, featuring a reef and wall topography. This site is suited for advanced divers due to strong currents, surge, and the potential for down currents. Divers typically experience depths ranging from 5 to 40 metres, with an average of 22 metres. Visibility varies between 15 and 30 metres. Water temperatures generally range from 25 to 29C, though thermoclines can cause temperatures to drop below 20C, particularly between June and October. Access is by boat only, and dives often involve a negative entry. Species recorded around this area include emperor angelfish, peacock mantis shrimp, reef manta rays, various nudibranchs, and moray eels.
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The dive starts with a negative-buoyancy entry because currents can be strong and you need to reach the bottom quickly.
Navigate about 30 minutes by boat from Toyapakeh toward Manta Point.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include emperor angelfish, peacock mantis shrimp, reef manta rays, chromodoris and nembrotha nudibranchs, day octopus, yellow-edged and snowflake morays, titan and clown triggerfish, sea kraits, spotfin lionfish, and coral grouper.
No, Batu Bolong is intended for advanced divers due to the presence of strong currents, surge, and potential down currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 22 metres.
Yes, boat access is required to reach this pinnacle site.
This site is classified as a dive site for advanced divers and is not suitable for snorkelling due to the depth and strong currents.
Diving at Batu Bolong in Toyapakeh requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Batu Bolong in Toyapakeh. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Batu Bolong in Toyapakeh are July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Batu Bolong in Toyapakeh can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Batu Bolong in Toyapakeh typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.