Dive-site story
Positioned at the mouth of the strait separating Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan, Toyapakeh features a rugged coral slope adorned with immense coral heads, pillar corals, and massive sponge formations. The site is characterized by swift tidal movements that fuel rich marine biodiversity, offering an exhilarating drift over sprawling hard coral fields before tapering off into deep sandy flats. Oceanic upwellings frequently bring cold, nutrient-dense water into the shallows, attracting pelagic visitors alongside dense schools of reef fish.
Vigorous drift dives past towering coral heads and dense fields of staghorn coral
Frequent encounters with oceanic sunfish in deeper sections during upwelling months
Exceptional macro life sheltered within whip corals, anemones, and sponge pockets
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry season brings the clearest conditions, with the coldest upwellings coinciding with sunfish sightings.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanic SunfishMola alexandrini | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Porcelain CrabNeopetrolisthes maculatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red-toothed TriggerfishOdonus niger | Common |
Marine forecast
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