

Best for advanced divers, 18-30m, boat entry, strong current.
The Canyon at Nusa Penida is a complex underwater environment featuring a reef, wall, canyon, and drop-off. This advanced dive site requires boat access and is characterised by strong currents, with visibility ranging from 10 to 40 metres. Divers typically spend 50 minutes exploring depths between 18 and 30 metres. Marine life recorded here includes Harlequin Sweetlips, Banded Pipefish, Broadclub Cuttlefish, and various wrasses. Other species observed include Brownsaddle Clownfish, Squat Lobster, Razorfish, Moorish Idol, Vagabond Butterflyfish, Blackback Anemonefish, Pufferfish, Blue Dragon, Blue-spotted Wrinkle Dorid, and Dotted Anemone Crab. Due to strong currents in the Lombok Strait, water temperatures can drop to 18C, making a 5mm wetsuit recommended.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
18-30m
Visibility
10-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers regularly encounter Harlequin Sweetlips, Banded Pipefish, Broadclub Cuttlefish, and various wrasses. Other species recorded include Brownsaddle Clownfish, Squat Lobster, Razorfish, Moorish Idol, Vagabond Butterflyfish, Blackback Anemonefish, Pufferfish, Blue Dragon, Blue-spotted Wrinkle Dorid, and Dotted Anemone Crab.
No, The Canyon is an advanced dive site due to the presence of strong currents, deep water, and potential down currents.
The site ranges from 18 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; a boat charter is required to access the location.
No, this site is intended for advanced scuba diving due to the depth and strong currents.
Diving at The Canyon in Lembar requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near The Canyon in Lembar. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at The Canyon in Lembar. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
The Canyon in Lembar can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at The Canyon in Lembar typically ranges from 10 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.