

Best for intermediate divers, 5-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Manta Point is a reef site located off Padang Bai, Indonesia, requiring boat access. The topography ranges from 5 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers should be prepared for mild currents and potential surge, alongside variable visibility between 5 and 25 metres. Water temperatures typically range from 25 to 29°C, though thermoclines can cause temperatures to drop to 18 to 22°C. Due to these conditions and potential cold water, the site is suited for intermediate divers. Hazards include boat traffic, surge, and cold water. Species recorded around this area include reef manta rays, peacock mantis shrimp, emperor angelfish, various nudibranchs, triggerfish, and moray eels.
-8.75410, 115.47200
Fin when the surge pushes you forward, and stop finning when it pushes back.
Access is only possible by boat from Toyapakeh, a journey of about 45 minutes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include reef manta rays, peacock mantis shrimp, emperor angelfish, Nembrotha and Chromodoris nudibranchs, clown and titan triggerfish, spotfin lionfish, sea kraits, coral grouper, moray eels, and day octopus.
No, Manta Point is classified as an intermediate site due to the presence of surge, potential cold thermoclines, and variable visibility.
The site ranges from 5 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; a boat is required to reach the location.
Water temperatures generally range from 25 to 29°C, but thermoclines can cause temperatures to drop significantly to 18 to 22°C. Divers may encounter mild currents and surge.
Diving at Manta Point in Toyapakeh requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Manta Point in Toyapakeh. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Manta Point in Toyapakeh are July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.