

Best for beginner divers, 8-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Emerald Bay in Amed, Indonesia, offers a diverse underwater experience featuring a reef, drop-off, and artificial reef structures. Suitable for beginners, the site ranges from 8 to 30 metres in depth with mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Boat access is required for this drift dive. Marine life observed here includes ornate ghostpipefish, harlequin shrimp, emperor angelfish, peacock mantis shrimp, and various lionfish species. Night diving is available, revealing active morays and nudibranchs. Divers should monitor their depth and current strength closely, as conditions can change. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, typically between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius.
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Book a guided tour for your first visit, as the mild current that makes drift diving here enjoyable can strengthen without warning and a guide will read the conditions far better than a dive computer can. Night diving is available and the reef takes on a different character after dark, with morays and nudibranchs particularly active.
Boat entry.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers regularly record ornate ghostpipefish, harlequin shrimp, emperor angelfish, peacock mantis shrimp, and zebra lionfish. Rarer sightings include warty anglerfish, painted frogfish, ribbon eels, and broadclub cuttlefish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners as it offers a gentle drift dive with depths starting at 8 metres, allowing newer divers to remain in shallower sections.
The site ranges from 8 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Emerald Bay requires boat access; you must confirm your pickup point before descending.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow sections of the reef are accessible for snorkelling depending on current conditions.
Diving at Emerald bay in Tulamben requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Emerald bay in Tulamben. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Emerald bay in Tulamben. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Divers at Emerald bay in Tulamben should be aware of sharks, lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Emerald bay in Tulamben typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Emerald bay in Tulamben typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.