

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Medan is a reef and wall site located off Nusa Penida, Indonesia, offering drift diving opportunities. The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres in depth, with an average of 25 metres. Divers encounter a variety of marine life, including common flatworms, rabbitfish, and occasional broadclub cuttlefish, T-bar Pantechnicon dorids, and various nudibranch species. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures generally range from 27 to 29C, though upwelling during the Mola Mola season can cause temperatures to drop to 16C. Hazards include moderate currents, surf, and thermoclines. Boat access is required, and beginners should stay close to their guide due to potential current changes.
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Book a guided boat charter, especially as a beginner, so your guide can time the dive to coincide with calmer current windows and brief you on the shore break entry procedure. The current at Medan can pick up without much warning, so staying close to your guide is genuinely useful here rather than just good etiquette.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Divers frequently record flatworms and rabbitfish, while uncommon sightings include broadclub cuttlefish, T-bar Pantechnicon dorids, Goniobranchus kuniei, Batangas halgerda, psychedelic batwings, blue-spotted wrinkle dorids, black-margined nudibranchs, and sea stars. Titan triggerfish, threadfin butterflyfish, and geometric rainbow dorids are rarely seen.
Yes, Medan is suitable for beginners, though it is important to stay close to your guide as currents can strengthen quickly and unexpectedly.
The site depth ranges from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Medan is a boat dive; a boat charter is required to reach the site, which is located 25,000 metres from shore.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow sections start at 5 metres.
Diving at Medan in Lembar requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Medan in Lembar. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Medan in Lembar. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Medan in Lembar are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Medan in Lembar. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Medan in Lembar typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.