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# Semaya Dive Site, Nusa Penida

Dive Conditions

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Depth
15m – 40m
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Visibility
20m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

Semaya is a premier dive destination located in Nusa Penida, Bali, offering exceptional underwater experiences in the Bali Sea. This site features dramatic underwater topography with steep walls, sandy slopes, and rocky outcrops that create a visually stunning environment.

Divers encounter an impressive array of marine life, including reef sharks, manta rays, trevally schools, and abundant tropical fish species. The site is known for strong currents typical of the Lombok Strait, which attract pelagic species and provide excellent drift diving opportunities.

Depths at Semaya range from 15 to 40+ meters, accommodating both intermediate and advanced divers. The strong currents and potentially challenging conditions make this site suitable for experienced divers with good buoyancy control. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 25 meters depending on seasonal conditions.

The nutrient-rich waters support vibrant coral gardens and diverse reef ecosystems. Semaya delivers thrilling diving with consistent encounters with large marine animals, making it a must-visit site for adventurous divers exploring Nusa Penida’s world-class underwater attractions.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Indonesian Sawtail — seen at this dive site
Indonesian Sawtail Prionurus chrysurus kristovaindra
African Giant Snail — seen at this dive site
African Giant Snail Lissachatina fulica jwinberry
Ribbon Eel — seen at this dive site
Ribbon Eel Rhinomuraena quaesita kristovaindra
Clark's Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Clark's Anemonefish Amphiprion clarkii drmattnimbs
Mangrove Red Snapper — seen at this dive site
Mangrove Red Snapper Lutjanus argentimaculatus kristovaindra
Three-spot Dascyllus — seen at this dive site
Three-spot Dascyllus Dascyllus trimaculatus suzie_molloy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 15 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Strong
Visibility 20 m
GPS -8.7405°, 115.6163°