

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Lipah Bay is a versatile site featuring a reef, wreck, artificial reef, and drop-off. Located 150 metres from the shore, it offers depths between 5 and 30 metres with an average of 10 metres. Divers and snorkellers can encounter species including wrasses, Blackback Butterflyfish, Valentini Pufferfish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, Jenkins Ray, and various nudibranchs like the Varicose Wart Slug. The site is suitable for beginners, though conditions include mild currents and potential thermoclines. Entry is from the shore. Facilities include parking, toilets, showers, equipment rental, and air fills. Night diving is available at this location, which is subject to boat traffic and surf.
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Approach garden eel colonies slowly and maintain a distance of 3-4 metres to prevent them from retreating into their burrows.
Shore entry via the beach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, Oct
You can encounter wrasses, Blackback Butterflyfish, Valentini Pufferfish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, Jenkins Ray, and nudibranchs such as the Varicose Wart Slug and Ocellated Wart Slug.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres with an average of 10 metres and mild currents.
Yes, Lipah Bay is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5.
Yes, entry to the site is from the shore, located approximately 150 metres away.
The best months for diving and snorkelling at Lipah Bay are April and October.
Diving at Lipah Bay in Amed requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Lipah Bay in Amed. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Lipah Bay in Amed. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Divers at Lipah Bay in Amed should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Lipah Bay in Amed typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Lipah Bay in Amed typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.