Batu Lumbung (Manta Point)

# Batu Lumbung (Manta Point) Dive Site

Batu Lumbung, renowned as Manta Point, is a premier dive destination in Nusa Penida, Bali, located in the Lombok Strait. This world-class site is famous for encounters with majestic manta rays, particularly during the dry season when plankton-rich currents attract these gentle giants.

Divers explore dramatic underwater rock formations and steep drop-offs descending to depths of 5-40 meters. The site features nutrient-rich waters that support abundant marine life, including bumphead parrotfish, tuna, jacks, and various reef fish species.

Batu Lumbung suits intermediate to advanced divers due to potentially strong currents in the Lombok Strait. Visibility typically ranges from 10-30 meters, though conditions vary seasonally. The site’s dramatic topography and dynamic water conditions create thrilling diving opportunities.

Best visited April through November, this iconic Bali dive site offers unforgettable encounters with manta rays alongside spectacular underwater scenery, making it a must-visit destination for experienced divers exploring Indonesia’s Bali Sea.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Jansen's Wrasse Thalassoma jansenii rosablanca75

Striped Surgeonfish Acanthurus lineatus judgefudge

Striped Surgeonfish Acanthurus lineatus samanthapedersen

Bump-head Mola Mola alexandrini bails72

Bump-head Mola Mola alexandrini kristovaindra

Lieutenant Surgeonfish Acanthurus tennentii motherofrays

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)