Dive-site story
Stretching along the eastern coastline of Bali near Amed, Bunutan is best known for its extensive sandy slope covered in thousands of garden eels. Divers generally drift with the prevailing current over terraced coral heads, barrel sponges, and seafan formations before reaching the vast eel garden. The open water flanking the reef slope frequently draws passing pelagic species, including barracuda schools and reef sharks.
Vast sand field populated by hundreds of spotted garden eels swaying in the current
Expansive gorgonian sea fans and massive barrel sponges across the reef slope
Consistent drift conditions offering encounters with cruising pelagics like barracuda and reef sharks
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry season delivers calmer sea conditions and superior underwater clarity along the Amed coast.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted garden eelHeteroconger hassi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Chevron barracudaSphyraena qenie | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus ocellatus | Rare | ||||||||||||
| Ribbon eelRhinomuraena quaesita | Common |
Marine forecast
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