

Best for advanced divers, 10-60m, boat entry, moderate current.
Batu Klebit is an advanced dive site near Amed, Indonesia, featuring a pinnacle and a reef drop-off that extends to 60 metres. Divers typically encounter moderate currents, which can surge unexpectedly, requiring strong buoyancy control. The site is accessed by boat, with visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Marine life includes common wrasses, alongside uncommon sightings of ornate ghostpipefish, peacock mantis shrimp, emperor angelfish, ribbon eels, and various nudibranchs. Rare species such as warty anglerfish and spiny tiger shrimp are also recorded. The site is suitable for night diving, though the potential for strong currents necessitates careful planning and the use of a surface marker buoy.
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The site is marked by two large rocks visible above the surface.
Accessed by traditional jukung boat from Tulamben, taking about 5 minutes from the shore.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-60m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-28°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Apr, Nov
Divers regularly record wrasses, ornate ghostpipefish, peacock mantis shrimp, emperor angelfish, ribbon eels, and various nudibranchs. Rare sightings include warty anglerfish and spiny tiger shrimp.
No, Batu Klebit is an advanced dive site due to the depth, potential for strong currents, and the need for precise buoyancy control.
The site ranges from 10 to 60 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Batu Klebit requires boat access; a boat is necessary to reach the pinnacle and drop-off.
No, this is an advanced dive site with depths reaching 60 metres and significant currents, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
April and November offer the most consistent conditions, including calmer currents and improved visibility.
Diving at Batu Klebit in Tulamben requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Batu Klebit in Tulamben. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 28°C.
Expect moderate currents at Batu Klebit in Tulamben. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Batu Klebit in Tulamben typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.