

Best for beginner divers, 3-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Sanur Channel is a popular training site located 500 metres offshore, featuring a sandy bottom and artificial reef structures shaped like pyramids. The site offers a mix of natural reef and man-made features, with depths ranging from 3 to 20 metres and an average depth of 9 metres. Access is by boat only. Conditions vary, with visibility between 5 and 15 metres and mild currents. The site is suitable for beginners and supports both diving and snorkelling. Species recorded around this area include frogfish, sea kraits, zebra lionfish, snowflake morays, chocolate chip sea stars, wrasses, porcupinefish, checkerboard wrasse, flatworms, striped surgeonfish, ocellaris anemonefish, semicircle angelfish, white eyed morays, and pufferfish.
-8.67820, 115.27250
It is recommended to dive there close to slack tide to manage current conditions.
From the shop in Sanur, take a bus to the beach, then a 10-minute ride with a Jukung local boat to the dive sites.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-20m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include frogfish, sea kraits, zebra lionfish, snowflake morays, wrasses, and various anemonefish and pufferfish.
Yes, Sanur Channel is considered a suitable site for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 3 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 9 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 500 metres from the shore.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 3 out of 5.
Diving at Sanur Channel in Sanur requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Sanur Channel in Sanur. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sanur Channel in Sanur. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Divers at Sanur Channel in Sanur should be aware of jellyfish, lionfish, sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Sanur Channel in Sanur typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sanur Channel in Sanur typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.