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# Sental Dive Site, Nusa Penida

Dive Conditions

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Depth
15m – 40m
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Visibility
18m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong
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Best Season
April-October

Sental is a premier dive destination located in Nusa Penida, Bali, positioned in the nutrient-rich waters of the Lombok Strait. This site is renowned for spectacular encounters with large pelagic species, making it ideal for experienced divers seeking action-packed underwater adventures.

Divers explore dramatic underwater topography featuring rocky outcrops, steep walls, and strong currents that create dynamic diving conditions. Visibility typically ranges from 10-25 meters, though currents can be challenging.

Marine life encounters frequently include manta rays, eagle rays, tuna, jacks, and various reef sharks. Schools of snappers and trevally are commonly observed, while smaller reef fish add color to the landscape.

**Depth:** 15-40 meters
**Difficulty Level:** Intermediate to Advanced

The strong currents and open water conditions at Sental require solid diving skills and experience with drift diving. Best visited during dry season months (April-October) when conditions are most favorable. Sental delivers an unforgettable experience for divers seeking encounters with Bali’s most impressive marine megafauna.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Bump-head Mola — seen at this dive site
Bump-head Mola Mola alexandrini albertkang
Bump-head Mola — seen at this dive site
Bump-head Mola Mola alexandrini albertkang
Giant Triton Snail — seen at this dive site
Giant Triton Snail Charonia tritonis elinalvrc
Yellowmargin Moray — seen at this dive site
Yellowmargin Moray Gymnothorax flavimarginatus moframadhon
Spanish Dancer — seen at this dive site
Spanish Dancer Hexabranchus sanguineus rigtm
Blue-tailed Snake-eyed Skink — seen at this dive site
Blue-tailed Snake-eyed Skink Cryptoblepharus renschi jorge_abad

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 15 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Strong
Visibility 18 m
Best Season April-October
GPS -8.6673°, 115.5418°