Dive-site story
Located at the eastern end of Tulamben Bay, Drop Off is an ancient volcanic lava flow that plunges dramatically into deep blue water. Divers enter from the black pebble beach and swim past a coral-covered slope before arriving at the sheer vertical face. The wall structure is lined with enormous gorgonian sea fans, barrel sponges, and crinoids, providing shelter for macro critters and passing pelagics.
Massive gorgonian sea fans clinging to vertical lava walls
Excellent macro spotting opportunities including pygmy seahorses and colorful nudibranchs
Occasional encounters with passing reef sharks and schools of bumphead parrotfish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry season months generally bring calmer surface conditions and optimal visibility along the northeast coast of Bali.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargibant's pygmy seahorseHippocampus bargibanti | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green bumphead parrotfishBolbometopon muricatum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Emperor angelfishPomacanthus imperator | Common |
Marine forecast
