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Emerald Bay

Intermediate 📍 Bali, Indonesia
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Scuba diving – photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

# Emerald Bay, Bali

Dive Conditions

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Depth
30m
🎯
Level
Intermediate
💨
Current
Moderate

Emerald Bay is a scenic diving destination located in Bali, Indonesia, offering diverse underwater experiences for divers of all skill levels. Situated in the Bali Sea within the Pacific Ocean, this site features stunning coral gardens and dramatic underwater topography that creates visually captivating dives.

Divers exploring Emerald Bay encounter vibrant coral formations, including hard and soft corals, alongside healthy reef ecosystems. Marine life encounters commonly include reef fish, angelfish, parrotfish, and occasionally larger species such as turtles and rays. The bay’s clear waters provide excellent visibility for observing intricate reef details and marine biodiversity.

Depths at Emerald Bay range from shallow reef areas suitable for beginners to deeper sections reaching 25-30 meters, accommodating intermediate and advanced divers. The site features moderate currents and accessible entry points, making it suitable for recreational diving. Conditions are generally favorable, though seasonal variations affect visibility and water temperature.

Emerald Bay combines accessibility with rich marine life and geological interest, making it a popular choice for divers exploring Bali’s Pacific Ocean diving opportunities.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Ribbon Eel — seen at this dive site
Ribbon Eel Rhinomuraena quaesita ronigreer
Spinycheek Lanternfish — seen at this dive site
Spinycheek Lanternfish Benthosema fibulatum andrey_ryanskiy
Yellow-edged Lyretail — seen at this dive site
Yellow-edged Lyretail Variola louti maractwin
Spinycheek Lanternfish — seen at this dive site
Spinycheek Lanternfish Benthosema fibulatum uwkwaj
Nudiantennarius subteres — seen at this dive site
Nudiantennarius subteres Nudiantennarius subteres h2omacro
Painted Frogfish — seen at this dive site
Painted Frogfish Antennarius pictus ingomoench

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 30 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Moderate
GPS -8.2833°, 115.6036°