Ceningan Wall

Ceningan is the smallest island between the three and located at the middle of Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan and the dive site is actualy at the strait of ceningan toward Toyapakeh.

The nutrient rich water, flowing out of the mangroves feed dense collection of multi -colored soft Corals and sponges on the north tip of Ceningan strait, sweeping out the current along the wall.

Manta Point

This is a lime stone rock off the southwest coast of Nusa Penida. The above water scenery is dramatic, with lime stone cliffs that descend straight into the ocean. The swell can be very strong, therefore Pro Dive Bali recommends this dive should be done early in the morning, before the wind starts to pick up.

The profile is a slope down and there is no coral at all, just bare limestone rock. There is no real current in here just swell. The only reason to dive here is to see the mantas. You may also see other pelagic such as tuna, and tiger mackerel.

Please be aware that if mantas aren’t there, there is nothing else to see, except water, sand, limestone rock and your buddy. This is the place where they usually come to feed, so there is no guarantee you see them. But if you are lucky you will be surrounded by these pelagic which are 2-4m wide and totally harmless as they eat plankton.

Lembongan Point

The dive site is located on the coast of northern Nusa Lembongan, offer great drift diving. The reef is healthy and has a steep slope of low hard coral, with patches of commies that runs to depth of 16 meters or more.

Current is always present in this area which means our dive will always be a drift dive from a pleasant, relaxing knot, which can be up to 4 knots, make the visibility is very clear with 20 - 30 m. Its also possible to enjoy snorkeling here

Blue Corner

Located on the northwest of Nusa Lembongan. The site is sparse,sloping reef with a terrace at 24 meters. The current can be strong here and can try to pull you downwards.

The dive starts east off the point ( where the light house is ) you then descend to the slope starting at 10 mtr where you are swept in a drift west to the corner, whence you head south inside the bay toward the ship wreck, to seek some protection.

The main reason to dive this site is because molas can be seen here ( seasonal – April to September )

Crystal Bay

Located on the south side of Gamat bay, south west of Nusa Penida there is another bay with rocky island in the middle of it, called Crystal Bay.

Upon entering the bay, you descend directly down to the reef which is 5 – 10 mtr, and this coral reef has a white sandy base, covered with anemones and soft corals. Follow the north side of the bay and in the corner, at a depth of 12 mtr, there is a cave, entering from underwater once inside the cove, which opens to the sky, you will see bats asleep overhead. Most of the time you will see reef shark inside the cave.

From the bat cave continue following the wall ( the reef is not particularly rich ), hard corals provide home for lots of lobster.

The bay is vulnerable to swell, creating up and down currents. When the current is present, there is the opportunity to see white tip shark, leopard shark, mantas, and eagle ray.

Toya Pakeh

Located on the islands northwest point, the channel between Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan is probably the single most popular dive site on Nusa Penida and is regarded by many as the best. It’s recognition comes not only because it is partially protected from the current flowing through the strait between Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan, but also the water is clear and the coral is rich.

The topography here is very nice; there are some very attractive coral formations, with big gorgonian and soft coral bushes.

The fish life is excellent with both small and large species that present in large numbers, emperor and regal angelfish are common and triggerfish of many types including big titan and brightly paltered clown fish cruise the reef.

Snapper of several variety especially midnight, school here in phenomenal numbers and there are many a great number of sweet lips. The larger reef residents including giant groper, large parrot fish, moray eel, white tip shark, giant trevally, lots of big eyed jack, big barracuda and in deeper areas a chance encounter with the fabled ocean sunfish (mola-mola).

The current often heads northeast but sometimes can be difficult to read. The easiest way is to drop into the middle of the dive site, starting at 6 meters with a lovely reef and beautiful soft coral, following the slope down wards to 10-15 meters, then you can turn either north or south conditions permitting. The water can be very cold in here.

SD, Ped, Sental, Buyuk

These dive sites are located on the coast of northern Nusa Penida and offer great drift diving. The reef is healthy and has a similar structure all along this stretch, a steep slope of low hard coral, with patches of bommies that runs to depth of 50 meters or more.

Current is always present in this area which means our dive will always be a drift dive from a pleasant, relaxing knot, which can be up to 4 knots.

Diving in Nusa Lembongan

Nusa Lembongan is a small island off the southeast coast of Bali. It is offering magical white sand beaches with clear blue waters, fish saturated coral reefs and superb views across the ocean of Mount Agung on Bali. Nusa Lembongan has several thousand locals, engaged in seaweed farming activities as well as serving tourist needs. Similarities to the Bukit Peninsula create a quiet environment, ideal for relaxation.

Most of the dive sites around Nusa Penida and its two small sister islands - Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan will be a drift dive and the current can reach more than 4 knots. Upwelling from the deep water south of Bali, keep the visibility in these areas clear, but can also form thermo clines with temperatures dropping down to 22 °.

Nusa Lembongan in the other side, is a fine place, offers world class surfing locations. There’s the “Shipwreck”, Lacerations” and “Play ground”.

Since this island more knowned by the surfers, you will find, that Nusa lembongan is more developed compare than Nusa Penida. Hotels, bungalows, restaurants and other tourist facilities are easily sighted in this island.

Pelagic are the main attraction here and you have a good chance to see jacks, mackerel, tuna, turtle, and mantas. Sharks are common and big mantas are frequently sighted. Perhaps the most unusual pelagic visitor to Nusa Penida ( August - September ) is the unique mola-mola or oceanic sutblcontect-texts1ish, a mysterious large flattened fish with elongated dorsal and vertical fins and a lumpy growth instead of a tail fin.

Below is the list of dive sites in Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan;

1. SD, Ped, Sental, Buyuk - These dive sites are located on the coast of northern Nusa Penida and offer great drift diving.
2. Toya Pakeh - Located on the islands northwest point, the channel between Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan is probably the single most popular dive site on Nusa Penida and is regarded by many as the best.
3. Crystal Bay - Located on the south side of Gamat bay, south west of Nusa Penida there is another bay with rocky island in the middle of it, called Crystal Bay.
4. Blue Corner - Located on the northwest of Nusa Lembongan. The site is sparse,sloping reef with a terrace at 24 meters.
5. Lembongan Point - The dive site is located on the coast of northern Nusa Lembongan, offer great drift diving.
6. Manta Point - his is a lime stone rock off the southwest coast of Nusa Penida. The above water scenery is dramatic, with lime stone cliffs that descend straight into the ocean.
7. Ceningan Wall - Ceningan is the smallest island between the three and located at the middle of Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan and the dive site is actualy at the strait of ceningan toward Toyapakeh.

Shipwrecks

Walk up beach from drop-off, chose surf-style with view of the ocean. Sit back and enjoy. Can appear flat during low tide, suddenly grows with incoming tide to be very awesome. Short, intense ride, fairly safe, although can be shallow on the far inside. Easy tube, and right-hander makes it popular.

Surf Spot Characteristics

• wave quality: Regional Classic
• experience: experienced surfers
• surf frequency: regular

• wave type: reef-coral
• direction: right
• bottom: reef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)

• normal length: short (<50m)
• good day: short (<50m)
• swell size: starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
• tide position: high tide only
• tide movement:

Playgrounds

If staying at the places in the cliff overlooking the break, it’s a short (5 min) paddle out to this spot. Follow the rope leading out, it makes it easier to guage the channel! Paddle around the right, if you try to paddle acroos the left and then around, your arms will give up on you before you start.

Surf Spot Characteristics

• wave quality: Regional Classic
• experience: all surfers
• surf frequency: regular

• wave type: reef-coral
• direction: right and left
• bottom: reef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)

• normal length: normal (50 to 150m)
• good day: normal (50 to 150m)
• swell size: starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
• tide position: mid and high tide
• tide movement: rising and falling tides

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