

Best for beginner divers, 5-45m, boat entry, mild current.
Padangbai Housereef is a versatile site featuring a combination of natural reef, artificial structures, and a wreck. Located 500 metres offshore, the site is accessible by boat and offers depths ranging from 5 to 45 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. The environment is suitable for beginners, though divers should remain mindful of surge and swell near the reef. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres with mild currents. Water temperatures remain between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should be aware of boat traffic at the surface and use a surface marker buoy during ascents. Onshore facilities include parking, toilets, showers, and air fills.
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Go early in the morning to avoid the busiest boat traffic and get the calmest surface conditions. The site has good facilities onshore including showers and air fills, so you can comfortably do two dives in a session.
Sites are accessed by traditional jukung boats or speed boats from the Padangbai harbor, with rides typically lasting 5 to 15 minutes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-45m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a range of depths and manageable mild currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 45 metres deep, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat dive located 500 metres from the shore.
Hazards include boat traffic at the surface, sharp coral, and surge that can push divers into the reef.
Yes, night diving is available at this site.
Diving at Padangbai Housereef in Padangbai requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Padangbai Housereef in Padangbai. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 28°C.
Padangbai Housereef in Padangbai typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Padangbai Housereef in Padangbai typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.