Temple Point

# Temple Point Dive Site

Temple Point in Bali offers an exceptional underwater experience combining stunning geology with abundant marine life. Located in the Bali Sea, this dive site features dramatic rock formations and a gently sloping reef that descends to depths of 12-40 meters, making it suitable for intermediate divers.

Divers encounter vibrant coral gardens, including staghorn and brain corals, teeming with tropical fish species such as snappers, fusiliers, and angelfish. The site is renowned for frequent sightings of reef sharks, turtles, and rays navigating the sandy channels between coral formations.

The moderate current and excellent visibility typically ranging from 15-25 meters create ideal diving conditions. The site’s name derives from its proximity to an ancient Balinese temple perched on the adjacent cliffside, visible from the water’s surface.

Temple Point’s diverse topography and rich biodiversity make it a popular choice for both recreational divers seeking scenic beauty and marine photographers capturing the region’s thriving ecosystem. The site offers consistent encounters with pelagic species, particularly during seasonal migrations.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Thielle's Anemonefish Amphiprion thiellei joe_fish

Greater Blue-ringed Octopus Hapalochlaena lunulata juanfv

Boring Giant Clam Tridacna crocea sockrosma

Foxface Siganus vulpinus ray_turnbull

Ocellaris Anemonefish Amphiprion ocellaris mallomonas

Titan Triggerfish Balistoides viridescens sockrosma

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)