Dive-site story
Situated along the rocky headland just outside Padangbai, Baong Penyu features a reef slope scattered with coral bommies, hard coral tables, and sea fans. Divers drift gently along the contoured bottom, checking crevices for resting nocturnal creatures and following schools of reef fish that congregate near the drop-off.
Frequent encounters with green and hawksbill sea turtles feeding along the reef
Rich macro life sheltering among feather stars and soft coral colonies
Occasional sightings of whitetip reef sharks resting on sandy patches below the reef slope
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry season months bring optimal visibility and stable sea conditions, though seasonal upwelling can bring cooler thermoclines between July and October.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mantis ShrimpOdontodactylus scyllarus | Common | ||||||||||||
| CuttlefishSepia latimanus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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