

Best for beginner divers, 8-10m, boat entry, mild current.
Lenbongan Bay is a shallow reef dive located 500 metres offshore from Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia. This site is suitable for beginners, with average depths of 8 to 10 metres and mild currents. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius. Access is by boat, and divers should remain aware of boat traffic and potential surge. Night diving is available at this location. Species recorded around this area include reef manta rays, emperor angelfish, peacock mantis shrimp, various nudibranchs, moray eels, groupers, triggerfish, and sea kraits.
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Keep an eye on the surface during your safety stop, as boat traffic in the bay can be busy. Listen to your dive guide's briefing on surge conditions before entering, as swell can pick up unexpectedly even on calmer days.
Entry is usually by boat dive.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-10m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is well-suited for newly certified divers due to its shallow depths and mild currents.
Species recorded around this area include reef manta rays, emperor angelfish, peacock mantis shrimp, nudibranchs, moray eels, groupers, triggerfish, and sea kraits.
The site has an average depth of 8 metres, with a range between 8 and 10 metres.
This is a boat dive, and a boat is required to reach the site 500 metres from the shore.
While the site is primarily used for diving, its shallow reef structure and visibility make it a potential location for snorkelling, provided boat traffic is monitored.
Divers must watch for boat traffic during ascents and safety stops. Additionally, surge and swell can shift conditions, so it is important to stay close to your guide.
Diving at Lenbongan bay in Nusa Penida requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Lenbongan bay in Nusa Penida. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Lenbongan bay in Nusa Penida are June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Lenbongan bay in Nusa Penida typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Lenbongan bay in Nusa Penida typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.