Is Padang Bai good for new divers?

Yes. The Blue Lagoon is a sheltered, sandy bay with gentle conditions and lots of life, making it one of the easiest and most enjoyable dives in Bali for Open Water divers and recent graduates.

What will I see at Padang Bai?

Healthy reef, turtles, reef sharks on the deeper sites, and plenty of macro. Jepun is known for reliable turtle sightings and a few underwater statues, while Tanjung Sari adds a gentle sloping wall.

How do I get to the dive sites?

Most Padang Bai sites are a short hop by traditional jukung boat from the harbour, so there is very little surface time before you are in the water.

Can I combine Padang Bai with other areas?

Yes. Padang Bai pairs well with our fun-dive day trips from Sanur, and sits on the way to Tulamben and Amed for a longer east-Bali itinerary.

Padang Bai, East Bali

Diving in Padang Bai: Bali's Easy Blue Lagoon

Padang Bai is a small harbour town with some of Bali's most relaxed diving. The Blue Lagoon is a sheltered, sandy bay full of reef life and turtles, ideal for newer divers, while nearby Jepun and Tanjung Sari add easy walls and macro. A short boat hop reaches each site.

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Dive sites in Padang Bai

Site	Depth	Level	Highlight
Blue Lagoon	5–20m	Open Water	Sheltered sandy bay, reef and turtles
Jepun	5–18m	Open Water	Reef with statues and frequent turtles
Tanjung Sari	5–25m	Open Water+	Sloping reef, ideal as a second dive

Best time to dive Padang Bai

Apr–Oct (dry)

Visibility 15–25m

Calmest and clearest conditions

Nov–Mar (wet)

Visibility 10–18m

Sheltered bays stay diveable

Year-round

Turtles common

Reliable turtle sightings at Jepun

What is diving in Padang Bai like?

Padang Bai is easy, sheltered, and full of life. The Blue Lagoon is a calm, sandy bay where new divers can take their time among reef fish and turtles, while Jepun and Tanjung Sari add gentle walls and macro just a short boat hop away.

What will you see?

Turtles are the headline — Jepun is one of the more reliable turtle spots in Bali — alongside healthy reef, the occasional reef shark on the deeper sites, and plenty of macro for slow, careful divers. Visibility is best in the dry season.

Who is it best for?

Newer divers and anyone wanting a relaxed, low-current day. It is a natural follow-on from a course or Discover Scuba, and slots neatly into a fun-dive day trip from Sanur or a longer east-Bali run toward Tulamben and Amed.

Local tips

Sites are reached by a short traditional-boat hop.
Blue Lagoon is shallow and calm — perfect for newer divers.
Often combined with fun dives as a day trip from Sanur.
Macro and turtles make it a relaxed photography day.

Experiences in Padang Bai

Certified divers only

Half day · max 6

2 Fun Dives for Certified Divers

Two guided fun dives for certified divers, from Rp 1.450.000. Choose your sites around Sanur, Padang Bai, or Nusa Penida, with a PADI guide, max 6 divers, and all equipment included. Bring your certification card and we will match the dives to your level.

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