

Best for beginner divers, shore entry, mild current.
Pantai Karang in Padang Bai is a shallow, shore-accessible site protected by an artificial breakwater. The area features a mix of natural reef and artificial structures, making it suitable for beginners. Divers can expect mild currents and water temperatures ranging from 27C to 29C throughout the year. Marine life recorded at this site includes snails, which are very common, alongside uncommon sightings of wrasses, hermit crabs, long-spined sea urchins, sea hares, sea stars, brittle stars, and various crabs. Facilities available at the site include parking, toilets, and showers. Be aware of hazards such as sea urchins and sharp coral when entering the water.
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Night dives at the Biorock site are exceptional for spotting lobster, garden eels, frogfish, and rare critters.
Shore entry is available via steps from the beach.
Recorded at this site
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Divers regularly record snails at this site. Other species observed include wrasses, hermit crabs, long-spined sea urchins, sea hares, sea stars, brittle stars, and crabs.
Yes, Pantai Karang is suitable for beginners due to its shallow, protected nature and mild currents.
Pantai Karang is a shore entry site.
Yes, the site is suitable for snorkelling, with a rating of 2/5.
The site features mild currents and water temperatures between 27C and 29C, though conditions can vary.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Pantai Karang in Sanur. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.