

Best for beginner divers, 3-20m, boat entry, moderate current.
Sanur Beach is a reef and artificial reef site located 300 metres offshore from Padang Bai, Indonesia. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths ranging from 3 to 20 metres with an average of 9 metres. Access is strictly by boat. Conditions include moderate currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year. The site supports night diving and offers facilities including parking, toilets, showers, and air fills. Species recorded around this area include frogfish, sea kraits, snowflake morays, zebra lionfish, wrasses, chocolate chip sea stars, striped eel catfish, triggerfish, sea slugs, vagabond butterflyfish, orangestripe triggerfish, bluestreak cleaner wrasse, porcupinefish, and moorish idols.
-8.69360, 115.26680
Check current conditions with your operator before heading out, as the variable currents here can shift noticeably depending on the time of day and tidal cycle. Confirm what facilities are available locally before your trip, as these can change seasonally.
Access is via a 5-minute boat ride from Sanur harbour.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-20m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
30 min
While not confirmed at this exact site, species recorded around this area include frogfish, sea kraits, snowflake morays, zebra lionfish, wrasses, chocolate chip sea stars, and various triggerfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a manageable average depth of 9 metres.
The depth ranges from 3 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 9 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site located 300 metres from the shore.
The site is primarily designated for diving, and access requires a boat.
Diving at Sanur Beach in Sanur requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sanur Beach in Sanur. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Divers at Sanur Beach in Sanur should be aware of lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Sanur Beach in Sanur. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Sanur Beach in Sanur typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.