Dive-site story
Stretching along the northern coastline of Nusa Penida, Sental features an extensive sloping reef composed of hard and soft coral gardens. Dives here are almost exclusively conducted as drifts, carried along the coast by tidal currents that sweep parallel to the island. While cruising over the coral fields, divers regularly spot turtles grazing on sponges and schools of pelagic fish patrolling the drop-off into deeper water.
Steady drift diving along a lush, sloping coral reef system
Frequent encounters with green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles resting in coral crevices
Seasonal opportunities to spot oceanic sunfish rising from the deep channel upwellings
Dense aggregations of reef fish including redtooth triggerfish, bannerfish, and sweetlips
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry season months generally bring the clearest water, with upwellings during the middle of the year drawing oceanic sunfish into recreational depths.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Oceanic sunfishMola alexandrini | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Redtooth triggerfishOdonus niger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant trevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common |
Marine forecast
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