Kecinan Bay

# Kecinan Bay Dive Site

Kecinan Bay, located in Lombok’s Lombok Strait, offers an excellent diving destination in West Nusa Tenggara. This site features diverse underwater topography with coral formations, rocky outcrops, and sandy patches suitable for divers of varying experience levels.

Divers typically explore depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters, making it accessible for both beginners and intermediate divers. The site is known for strong currents characteristic of the Lombok Strait, which attract nutrient-rich waters and abundant marine life.

Expect encounters with reef fish, including fusiliers, snappers, and groupers. Macro enthusiasts discover nudibranchs, seahorses, and crustaceans among the coral gardens. Larger pelagic species occasionally visit the deeper sections, offering exciting opportunities for experienced divers.

The underwater landscape combines vibrant coral communities with interesting geological formations, providing excellent photography opportunities. Kecinan Bay’s accessibility from Lombok’s main diving centers and rich biodiversity make it a rewarding choice for Pacific diving in the Bali Sea region.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Common Water Monitor Varanus salvator tobin_sparling

Small Giant Clam Tridacna maxima erica_bleke

Greater Blue-ringed Octopus Hapalochlaena lunulata alwansyaah

Two-striped Water Monitor Varanus salvator bivittatus tobin_sparling

Ornate Ghostpipefish Solenostomus paradoxus peocro

Giant Frogfish Antennarius commerson edenkatz

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)