Dive-site story
Located along the northern coastline of Nusa Penida, Pura Mas Gading is named after the coastal Hindu temple situated nearby. The site features a steep reef slope that begins just beneath the surface before tumbling into deeper blue water. Divers typically drift over sprawling fields of hard corals, large barrel sponges, and vibrant soft coral gardens while keeping an eye out into the blue for pelagic visitors.
Vigorous drift diving along an expansive sloping coral reef
Dense clusters of giant barrel sponges and colorful branching hard corals
Seasonal opportunities to spot oceanic sunfish rising from the depths
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season provides clear skies and optimal diving, with upwelling waters drawing larger pelagic species.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanic sunfish (Mola mola)Mola alexandrini | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Redtooth triggerfishOdonus niger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common |
Marine forecast
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