Dive-site story
Situated below the sheer limestone cliffs on the exposed south coast of Nusa Penida, this renowned cleaning station draws reef manta rays throughout the year. Divers hover above coral-encrusted bommies while mantas circle overhead to be picked clean by wrasses and butterflyfish. The bottom composition shifts between scattered limestone boulders and patches of sand, with heavy ocean surge often swaying the kelp and soft corals across the shallow seafloor.
Consistent year-round encounters with resident reef manta rays at natural cleaning stations
Dramatic rugged topography featuring towering underwater limestone boulders and swim-arounds
Frequent sightings of blue-spotted ribbontail rays and bottom-dwelling bamboo sharks resting on the sand
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Mantas are present all year, but the calmer sea states during the dry season make boat transits and entries significantly easier.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reef Manta RayMobula alfredi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Indonesian Bamboo SharkChiloscyllium hasseltii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Oceanic Manta RayMobula birostris | Rare |
Marine forecast
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